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Chicken, Bacon and Cheese Melt on Toast recipe
A golden, satisfying toastie loaded with tender chicken, smoky bacon and a rich melted cheese topping. Crisp bread and a buttery finish make it an ideal quick lunch or hearty snack.
20 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 200g Cooked Chicken
- 4 rashers Bacon
- 120g Cheese
- 4 slices Bread
- 20g Margarine
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 569 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Saturated fat | 14 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 2.8 g |
| Sodium | 1080 mg |
Why this works
High-protein and energy-dense, but also high in saturated fat and sodium, so best enjoyed occasionally rather than as an everyday meal.
High-quality protein. Chicken, bacon and cheese provide a substantial protein hit to support fullness and muscle maintenance.
Calcium source. The cheese contributes useful calcium for bone health, though it also adds significant saturated fat.
Sodium concern. Bacon, cheese and processed margarine can make this dish relatively high in salt, which may be a concern for blood pressure.
Method
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp, then drain briefly on kitchen paper.
- Roughly chop or shred the cooked chicken and mix with most of the cheese and the crispy bacon.
- Lay out the bread slices and divide the chicken, bacon and cheese mixture between two slices, then top with the remaining bread to make sandwiches.
- Spread the outside of each sandwich with margarine.
- Return the sandwiches to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted. If needed, cover the pan briefly to help the filling warm through.
- Cut in half and serve immediately while hot and gooey.
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