Chicken Bacon Ranch Panini

Grilled sandwiches are yummy, especially when it's cold outside. Panini are wonderful. You can do so many things with panini, but in this case, I did chicken, bacon, ranch, and Swiss cheese. I also used a panini press, because I am spoiled and have one. Haha. If you have a George Foreman grill or something similar, that will work to. And if you don't have that either, use two skillets; one to cook in, one to press with. I'll explain later.

Ingredients:
Chicken breast (one will probably do two sandwiches)
swiss cheese, sliced thin for a sandwich
bacon (about 2 slices per sandwich)
ranch dressing (to spread on both slices of bread)

Directions:
Cook the chicken breast. I baked mine, but grilling would be fine too. Slice it really thin, like 1/4 inch thick. On two slices of bread, spread ranch dressing, then place a piece of swiss cheese. On one side, put the two slices of bacon (I broke mine in half, so it was 4 half slices). Then put a layer of chicken. Put the sandwich together.

Put it on the grill and close the lid (If you have one). If using a skillet, place the sandwich in the skillet, then press another skillet on top of it, to slightly flatten the sandwich and get the pressed panini effect. If using a grill, cook until the bread is toasted to a golden brown on both sides (between 2-5 minutes) and all the insides are warm and melty. If using a skillet, cook till golden on one side, then flip it and do the same on the other side.

When the sandwich is done, cut it in half and serve immediately. Paninis are best if eaten right off the grill. Bread crunchy, cheese melty...mmm... Enjoy!