Description

This High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla is a delicious and satisfying meal featuring shredded chicken, melted cheese, and creamy ranch dressing wrapped in a crispy, golden tortilla. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack, it combines flavorful ingredients with a simple stovetop cooking method for a warm and comforting dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Mixture

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup diced green onions
1/4 cup diced bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Quesadilla Assembly

4 medium flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Prepare Filling: Combine cooked chicken, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, green onions, bell pepper, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined to create a flavorful, creamy filling.
Heat Pan and Oil: Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Swirl the oil around to evenly coat the bottom of the pan, ensuring the tortillas won’t stick and will crisp nicely.
Assemble Quesadilla: Place one tortilla in the heated pan. Spread one-quarter of the chicken mixture evenly over one half of the tortilla. Carefully fold the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
Cook First Side: Cook the quesadilla for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing the bottom to turn golden brown and the cheese to start melting.
Flip and Cook Second Side: Using a spatula, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until this side is also golden brown and the cheese inside is fully melted.
Rest and Slice: Remove the quesadilla from the pan and let it rest for 2 minutes to allow the filling to set. Then slice the quesadilla into wedges for serving.
Repeat and Serve: Repeat the assembly and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Serve the hot quesadillas with extra ranch dressing for dipping and enjoy this high-protein, flavorful meal.

Notes

You can substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or low-carb tortillas for a healthier option.
For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the filling mixture.
Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet or oven to retain crispiness.
Use cooked rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Adding veggies like corn or diced tomatoes can enhance texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken quesadilla, high protein quesadilla, ranch dressing quesadilla, quick chicken dinner, cheesy quesadilla