Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad Bagels
Looking for a bold, flavor-packed lunch idea? These chopped chicken bacon ranch salad bagels are the perfect easy meal for busy days. They’re creamy, crunchy, savory, and ready in under 15 minutes. These bagel sandwiches are ideal for meal prep or quick weekday lunches, made with simple ingredients like rotisserie chicken, bacon, fresh veggies, and ranch-seasoned cream cheese.
Whether you’re feeding a crowd, meal prepping for the week, or just trying to upgrade your weekday lunch, these bagels bring bold flavor without the fuss. They were definitely inspired by the chicken bacon ranch rollups and the everything bagel sandwich.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- No cooking required (especially if your bacon is pre-cooked!)
- Rotisserie chicken shortcut makes it easy and protein-packed.
- Creamy ranch cream cheese spread adds tangy richness to every bite.
- Perfect balance of crunch, creaminess, and savory goodness.
- Works as an open-faced sandwich, full sandwich, or even a filling for wraps!
Ingredients for Chicken Bacon Ranch Bagels
You only need a handful of pantry and fridge staples to make this recipe:
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded – Slow cooked chicken or grilled chicken breasts or chicken thighs also work for this recicpe.
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 2 bagels, halved and toasted
Optional add-ins: Shredded cheese, red onions, bell pepper or jalapeno peppers for added spice or a splash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
How to Make Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad Bagels
The instructions to make this easy chopped stufffed bagel are simple. I like to use crispy bacon for this recipe so start by frying bacon.
Set the bacon aside and begin makeing the chopped chicken bacon ranch salad.
Step 1: Mix the Ranch Cream Cheese
In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Chop the Salad
On a large cutting board, pile the chicken, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes together. Use a sharp knife or mezzaluna to finely chop everything into small, bite-sized pieces.
Step 3: Combine
Add the chopped mixture and stir in the ranch cream cheese. Mix until evenly coated.
Step 4: Assemble the Bagels
Toast your bagels, then spread a little extra ranch cream cheese on each half. Top generously with the chopped chicken bacon ranch salad mixture.
Step 5: Serve
Enjoy immediately or pack them for a delicious on-the-go lunch.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Make it low-carb: Swap bagels for lettuce wraps or low-carb tortillas.
- Add cheese: Shredded cheddar or Colby Jack pairs great with ranch.
- Add spice: Mix in hot sauce, diced jalapeños, or spicy ranch.
- Meal prep tip: Store the salad mixture and bagels separately until ready to eat.
How to Store Leftover Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
If you have leftovers of the chopped chicken bacon ranch salad, here’s how to store it safely and keep it tasting fresh:
- Make-Ahead Tip: For meal prep, store the bagels and salad mixture separately and assemble just before eating to avoid soggy bagels.
- Refrigerator: Store the salad mixture (without bagels) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Assembled Bagels: If you’ve already assembled the bagels, wrap them tightly in foil or store in a container. Keep in the fridge and eat within 24 hours for best texture.
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Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad Bagel
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken chopped or shredded
- 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce or iceberg lettucce
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 2 bagels halved and toasted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth and creamy.
- On a large cutting board, pile the chicken, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes together. Use a sharp knife or mezzaluna to finely chop everything into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Toast your bagels, then spread a little extra ranch cream cheese on each half. Top generously with the chopped chicken bacon ranch salad mixture.
- Enjoy immediately or pack them for a delicious on-the-go lunch.
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