Description
A flavorful and protein-packed chicken ranch quesadilla featuring a delicious blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, combined with tender cooked chicken and creamy ranch dressing, all grilled to golden perfection in a skillet. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Quesadilla
- 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 everything together until the mixture is well combined and evenly coated.
- Heat the skillet: Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Let the oil heat until it starts shimmering, indicating it’s ready 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 to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook the first side: Let the quesadilla cook undisturbed for about 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom becomes golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the quesadilla: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula to cook the other side. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until this side is also golden brown and the cheese inside has melted completely.
- Repeat for remaining tortillas: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the pan and slice it into wedges. Keep it warm while repeating the process with the remaining tortillas and filling, adding the remaining tablespoon of olive oil as needed for each quesadilla.
- Serve: Serve the quesadillas warm, optionally with extra ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken to save time; leftover or rotisserie chicken works great.
- Adjust the amount of ranch dressing to your taste preference or substitute with a lighter dressing for fewer calories.
- For extra crispiness, press down gently on the quesadilla with a spatula while cooking.
- Cheese types can be substituted or combined according to preference.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch,Dinner,Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken quesadilla, ranch dressing, high protein, cheesy quesadilla, quick dinner, easy meal
