Description
Savor the irresistible combination of tender chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty ranch dressing wrapped in a crispy tortilla. This High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla is quick to prepare and perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a lively party with friends. With its delightful flavors and customizable ingredients, this dish will surely become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp olive oil (or cooking spray)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers or spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
- Pour ranch dressing over cooked chicken and stir until evenly coated; let simmer briefly.
- On one half of each tortilla, layer shredded cheese followed by the ranch chicken mixture; fold the other half over.
- In the same skillet, cook each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately with extra ranch dressing on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg