These chicken bacon ranch sub sandwiches are quick & easy to whip up, and bursting with fresh flavor. Save this Subway copycat to make at home next time a craving for your favorite subs strikes!
$5, $5 foot long … you know the jingle I’m sure.
It’s a great deal, especially for such a generously proportioned sandwich. And not surprisingly, none of our kids have any trouble putting one down in mere minutes.
They’re easy, they’re good, and with children who inhale their food, the price is right on point for us.
But with kids always on the go, I can’t always justify the expense of fast food.
So naturally, I found a way to recreate them at home.
Everyone agreed they taste just like the original, even better!
While we may not always agree on all the additional toppings, we all agree these subs are always a grab and go hit.
Ingredients Needed
You’ll only need a handful of ingredients to make this Subway copycat.
- Rolls – I use sub or hoagie rolls, but you could also make these using a baguette or even a loaf of Italian bread. Just make sure you’re bread’s fresh.
- Chicken – Preferably strips of grilled chicken, but in a pinch you could also use leftover chopped rotisserie chicken.
- Bacon – You want several strips of crispy bacon, crisp being important. I recommend 2-3 strips per sub.
- Cheese – Use your favorite sandwich cheese, and you’ll need 2-3 slices. We like using American or Pepper Jack on these subs.
- Toppings – Use whatever toppings you enjoy- our favorites include: lettuce, sliced red onion, sliced tomatoes, pickle chips, salt & pepper.
- Ranch Dressing – Either store bought or homemade ranch dressing will work on these.
How To Make
Start by carefully cutting your sub roll evenly in half, lengthwise, using a serrated bread knife.
Transfer the roll to a baking sheet.
Top the bottom half with several strips of grilled, or rotisserie, chicken. You want even coverage.
Add strips of crispy bacon to cover the chicken. Make sure the bacon’s crispy.
Place 2-3 slices of cheese evenly out over the bacon.
Place the baking sheet in the oven under the broiler, just until the cheese has slightly melted & the top bun’s golden brown and crispy.
You need to watch the subs while they’re under the broiler, because the broiler can take something from perfectly melted to burnt very quickly.
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven.
Transfer the sandwich to a waiting plate, and pile your favorite veggies on top.
We like to use thinly sliced red onion, lettuce, tomato slices, and dill pickle chips- plus a sprinkle of salt & pepper.
Drizzle ranch dressing over the dressed sub, then top with the other half of the roll.
Slice if half, or serve whole, and enjoy!
Storing
Leftover subs will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
These chicken bacon ranch subs can also be made ahead of time, and wrapped in parchment paper to be used for grab and go lunches.
If you want to make sure your subs don’t get soggy, wait to add the ranch dressing until just before eating.
TIPS & TRICKS
- Don’t like a toasted bun or melted cheese? You can totally skip that step.
- Chopped rotisserie chicken tastes delicious on these sub sandwiches!
- As written, this recipe makes one sub sandwich- but it can easily be doubled or tripled to make more. Similarly, if serving for a light lunch or snack- you can cut the subs into smaller servings.
Other Easy Sub Sandwich Recipes
That my friends is how you make easy chicken bacon ranch sub sandwiches that taste like they came from your favorite fast food joint, that also feed a crowd, including some very hungry kiddos.
Make these Subway copycats anytime a craving hits for a hearty sub sandwich.
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 sub sandwich loaf sliced in half lengthwise
- grilled chicken strips or leftover rotisserie chicken
- 2-3 strips bacon cooked crisp
- 2-3 slices of your favorite sandwich cheese we like American or pepper jack
- your favorite sandwich toppings such as (but not limited to!) lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sliced pickles
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2-3 tbsp ranch dressing
Instructions
- On the bottom half of your sub roll, place several chicken strips in an even layer. Top them with a few strips of the cooked bacon, creating a thin layer that covers the chicken. Place your sliced cheese over top the bacon. Carefully transfer the sandwich to a baking sheet and place under the broiler, just until the cheese is melted and the bread lightly toasted.
- Top the cheese with your favorite sandwich toppings. Ours are what's listed in the ingredient section, but there are so many other possibilities as well. After 'dressing' your sandwich, sprinkle it with salt and pepper to taste.
- Liberally drizzle the sub with ranch dressing, top with the other, bare half of bread, and enjoy.
Notes
- Don't like a toasted bun or melted cheese? You can totally skip that step.
- Chopped rotisserie chicken tastes delicious on these sub sandwiches!
- As written, this recipe makes one sub sandwich- but it can easily be doubled or tripled to make more. Similarly, if serving for a light lunch or snack- you can cut the subs into smaller servings.
Nutrition
Elaine @ foodbod says
That ‘sub’ place is popular with my boys too, but I always prefer making the a homemade version..if they’ll let me!
Thank you for joining us at this week’s Fiesta Friday š
4sonsrus says
Great minds (and Moms) think alike, right??
Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says
This is a good looking sandwich! And sounds so good, too! š Happy FF102!
4sonsrus says
Thanks, Jhuls!
Maggie says
That sounds like a great sandwich! Very filling and very tasty. I’m not a big American Cheese fan but Pepper Jack definitely hits the mark!
4sonsrus says
Maggie, it definitely delivers on both. And pepper jack always hits the spot, right?
Beverly says
This sandwich looks great. It caught my eye at Throwback Thursday and I wanted to have a closer look. I’m glad I did. Pinning and adding things to my grocery list to make this soon.
4sonsrus says
Yay for eye catching recipes! I can’t wait to hear what you think. This is my go-to sub sandwich, it even knocked Philly cheesesteak and roast beef with cheddar and horseradish down our totem pole.
Elizabeth Dolan says
Made it earlier, very tasty, will be having it again
4sonsrus says
It’s one of my favorites to throw together for quick, easy lunches!