Name: Ranch Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (butterfly them if they're chunky); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 cup ranch dressing; 2 panini rolls - sliced in halves; 1 little gem lettuce - shredded; 2 vine tomatoes - sliced

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Looking for a quick and tasty lunch option? Try our easy recipe for a delicious ranch chicken sandwich that can be made in just a few simple steps.

Why You'll LOVE Our Easy Ranch Chicken Sandwich

Made using freshly cooked chicken breasts - we coat the chicken in a delicious seasoning, and air fry, before shredding and tossing in ranch dressing. This way, the sandwiches always taste AMAZING.

Super easy recipe - there's nothing tricky or difficult in our foolproof ranch chicken sandwich recipe, just deliciousness! It's one of our favorite chicken sandwich recipes!

Add in any salad toppings you like - you can load up these ranch chicken sandwiches with any salad toppings you like, or even turn it into a ranch chicken salad bowl.

Ranch chicken sandwich sliced in half and placed on top of each other close up shot of the filling

Easy Ranch Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Serves – 2

Prep Time – 10 minutes

Cook Time – approx 15 minutes

Total Time – 25 minutes

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Equipment Needed

Chopping board
Vegetable knife
Salad spinner
Air Fryer - we use a Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone Air Fryer – the 9.5 litre two drawer cooking space is BRILLIANT when you’re cooking for a family. And it makes cooking meat, chicken or fish and potatoes at the same time super easy! (you can pan fry the chicken if you prefer_
Silicone tongs
Digital food thermometer
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
American measuring cups (or just use a teacup)
Shallow bowl
Bread knife

Ingredients For Ranch Chicken Sandwich

Everything you need to make our delicious, fresh sandwiches

For the seasoned chicken

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (butterfly them if they're chunky)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley

For the ranch chicken sandwich

½ cup ranch dressing - use shop bought or make your own.
2 panini rolls - sliced in halves (you can use any bread buns you like)
1 little gem lettuce - shredded
2 vine tomatoes - sliced

How To Make And Easy Ranch Chicken Sandwich

You'll LOVE how simple and delicious these ranch chicken sandwiches are!

Ranch chicken sandwich filling on a panini

To make the seasoned chicken

Step One - prepare the chicken breasts

Butterfly the chicken breasts (so they cook quickly)

Step Two - season the chicken breasts

Place the chicken breasts in a shallow bowl, add the olive oil and seasonings, sprinkle with salt and black pepper and toss around so that both sides of the chicken are coated.

Step Three - air fry the seasoned chicken

Then air fry on 400F/200C for around 15 minutes or until cooked through properly (flip the chicken over half way through cooking and check that the chicken is cooked using a digital food thermometer)

Cooks Note - remember that thicker chicken will take longer to cook than thinner chicken. Always check chicken is cooked through properly before eating.

Step Four - shred the chicken

Allow the chicken to cool, before shredding with two forks ready to make up the sandwich.

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To Make the ranch chicken sandwich

Step One - make the ranch chicken sandwich filler

Place the shredded chicken mixture in a bowl and pour over the ranch dressing, toss the chicken so it's fully coated with creamy ranch sauce.

Step Two - warm the panini

Warm the paninis - you can do this using the air fryer on bake setting for around 4-5 minutes, or under the broiler/grill or toaster.

Step Three - make the ranch chicken sandwich

Then make up the sandwich - butter the bread (if using butter) then load on the fresh shredded lettuce, the vine tomatoes and the creamy ranch chicken sandwich filler. Put the top on the sandwich and eat.

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Recipe Tips And Variations

Add some spice - if you like a little kick of heat with your cool ranch chicken sandwich filler, throw in a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Add some extra toppings - you can add in some crispy bacon or grated Cheddar cheese. They go great with creamy chicken.

Add in more veggies - you could air fryer some mushrooms, zucchini (courgette) or bell peppers and pile them onto your chicken sandwich.

What to serve alongside - these sandwiches go great with a side of potato chips, homemade slaw or French fries.

Use chicken thighs - you can make this recipe using chicken thighs, just remember they'll take longer to air fryer than the chicken breasts.

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How To Store Leftovers

How to store leftover ranch chicken sandwich

Leftover sandwich filler can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Alternatively if you've already made the sandwiches, wrap them in parchment paper, and then aluminum foil and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

How to use up leftover ranch chicken sandwich filler

You can use up this tasty sandwich filler in wraps, quesadillas, salad bowls, or stirred through pasta as a pasta salad.

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Ranch Chicken Sandwich

Yield: Serves 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Delicous creamy ranch chicken with fresh salad on a warm panini is the lunch we've ALL been craving

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