Description
A delicious and protein-packed Chicken Ranch Quesadilla featuring shredded chicken breast, melted cheese, and zesty ranch dressing. This easy skillet-cooked quesadilla combines fresh vegetables and spices for a flavorful, satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 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
Other Ingredients
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, diced green onions, bell pepper, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Heat Oil: Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Swirl the oil to evenly coat the bottom of the pan, ensuring the quesadilla does not stick.
- Assemble Quesadilla: Place one flour tortilla in the pan. Spread one quarter of the chicken mixture evenly over one half of the tortilla. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Cook First Side: Cook the folded quesadilla for 3 to 4 minutes or until the bottom side is golden brown and crisp. Be careful not to burn it.
- Flip and Cook Other Side: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula. Continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden brown and the cheese inside has fully melted.
- Rest and Repeat: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the pan and let it rest for 2 minutes to allow the filling to set. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve: Slice each quesadilla into wedges. Serve hot, optionally with extra ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy your high-protein meal!
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast leftover from previous meals or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Cheese choice can be cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend to your preference.
- Adjust the amount of ranch dressing to control creaminess and flavor intensity.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the filling.
- Cook on medium heat to ensure the quesadilla crisps evenly without burning.
- Allow the quesadilla to rest before slicing to avoid the filling spilling out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken quesadilla, high-protein quesadilla, chicken ranch quesadilla, easy dinner, skillet quesadilla, cheesy chicken quesadilla, quick chicken meal
