Book Confessions of an Ex-Ballerina

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 6 slices bacon
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing)
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• ½ cup finely chopped lettuce
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 hoagie/sub sandwich roll (about 8-10 inches)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

How Much Time Will You Need?

This sandwich takes about 25 to 30 minutes in total. You’ll spend around 10-15 minutes cooking the chicken and bacon, 5 minutes chopping and mixing the ingredients, and a few minutes assembling your sandwich.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the inside is no longer pink and it’s golden brown outside. When done, take the chicken off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.

2. Cook and Chop the Bacon

While the chicken rests, cook your bacon in a separate pan until it’s crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towels to remove extra grease, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.

3. Make the Ranch Dressing Mixture

In a mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix. If you’re using prepared ranch dressing, you can skip adding seasoning and just mix the ranch with mayo and sour cream.

4. Prepare and Combine the Filling

Chop the rested chicken into small pieces and add it to the bowl with your ranch dressing mixture. Then add the chopped red onion, celery, lettuce, and diced tomato. Toss everything together gently.

5. Add the Bacon and Assemble Your Sandwich

Fold the chopped bacon pieces into the chicken and veggie mixture, saving a little extra if you want to use it as a topping. Slice your hoagie roll lengthwise, leaving a hinge if you like. Fill it generously with the chopped chicken bacon ranch filling. Top with any extra bacon or lettuce if you wish.

6. Serve

Enjoy your sandwich right away for the best taste and freshness. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or an easy dinner!