Description
A delicious and easy-to-make High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla featuring shredded chicken, melty cheese, and flavorful ranch dressing, cooked to golden perfection in a skillet. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner packed with protein and bold flavors.
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
Tortillas & Cooking
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Combine cooked shredded chicken, shredded cheese, ranch dressing, diced green onions, diced bell pepper, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Heat the pan: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Swirl the oil to evenly coat the bottom of the pan, preparing it for cooking the quesadilla.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Place one flour tortilla in the heated pan. Spread 1/4 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 the first side: Let the quesadilla cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown. Use a spatula carefully to flip the quesadilla over.
- Cook the second side: Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side, ensuring it is golden brown and the cheese inside has melted completely.
- Rest and slice: Remove the quesadilla from the pan and allow it to rest for about 2 minutes to set. Then slice into wedges for serving.
- Repeat & serve: Repeat the process with remaining tortillas and filling. Serve the quesadillas hot with extra ranch dressing on the side for dipping. Enjoy your flavorful High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños to the filling.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- Use low-fat cheese and ranch dressing to reduce calorie and fat content.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken quesadilla, high protein recipe, ranch dressing, easy skillet meal, cheesy quesadilla, quick dinner, healthy chicken recipes
