Description
These Easy Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and delicious meal that the whole family will love. Packed with seasoned chicken, gooey cheese, and fresh veggies, they are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas:
- 4 large flour tortillas
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
Additional:
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Mix chicken with ranch dressing: In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken with the ranch dressing until well coated.
- Add bacon, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro: Mix in the diced tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro with the chicken mixture.
- Layer and fold tortillas: Place a tortilla in a skillet, add cheese, chicken mixture, more cheese, then fold in half.
- Cook the quesadilla: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Notes
- You can customize these quesadillas with additional toppings like avocado, jalapenos, or black beans.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chicken Quesadilla, Easy Recipe, Mexican Cuisine, Quick Dinner
