Description
This High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla is a delicious and satisfying meal packed with tender cooked chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses all melted within crispy, golden tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, it combines rich flavors and hearty protein in a comforting, easy-to-make quesadilla.
Ingredients
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Quesadilla Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed and coated.
- Heat the pan: Place a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Heat until the oil shimmers, indicating it’s hot enough for cooking.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Place one large flour tortilla into the hot pan. Spread a quarter of the chicken and cheese mixture evenly over half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Cook the first side: Let the quesadilla cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom side turns golden brown and crisp. Use a spatula to carefully flip it over without spilling the filling.
- Cook the other side: Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side to ensure the cheese melts fully and the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat and serve: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the pan, slice it into wedges, and keep warm. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil if needed, then repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Serve each quesadilla warm with extra ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Using cooked chicken saves time, but you can grill or roast chicken breasts beforehand if desired.
- For a lower calorie option, use reduced-fat cheeses and a lighter ranch dressing.
- Make sure to cook on medium heat to avoid burning the tortillas before the cheese melts.
- Feel free to add veggies like diced bell peppers or onions to the filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
- To reheat, warm quesadilla wedges in a skillet over low heat to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken quesadilla, high protein quesadilla, ranch chicken, quick dinner, cheesy quesadilla
