Monterey Ranch Panini

Directions

1. 1
   Lay out the bread and spread the inside of each slice with 1 tablespoon ranch dressing.
2. 2
   Cover each of the four slices of bread with one of the sliced chicken breast halves, 4 tomato slices, 4 bacon slices, and 1 slice of cheese.
3. 3
   Cover with remaining 4 slices of bread.
4. 4
   Brush the top and bottom of each sandwich with olive oil.
5. 5
   Place the panini in a large heavy frying pan; place a slightly smaller heavy pan on top of the panini to weigh them down; cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, turn the panini over, replace the second frying pan and cook for 4 more minutes or until the bread is toasted and the filling is warmed through.
6. 6
   Remove from pan, slice and serve immediately.
7. 7
   **Panini can also be cooked on an indoor-style grill, a stovetop grill, or a panini grill.
8. 8
   **Suggestionmarinate the chicken breasts in Italian dressing for 2 hours in the refrigerator, then grill.