Description
This High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla is a delicious and satisfying meal featuring tender cooked chicken mixed with creamy ranch dressing and a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, all sandwiched between crispy, golden-brown flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, it combines rich flavors with a protein-packed punch.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 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 and mozzarella cheeses, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and evenly coated.
- Heat the Pan: Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Heat until the oil shimmers, indicating it’s hot and ready for cooking.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place one large flour tortilla into the pan. Spread a quarter of the chicken and cheese mixture evenly over half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over to cover the filling.
- Cook the First Side: Allow the quesadilla to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottom side turns golden brown. This ensures a crispy base and starts melting the cheese inside.
- Flip and Cook the Other Side: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side, ensuring the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is crisp and golden brown.
- Repeat for Remaining Quesadillas: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the pan, slice into wedges, and keep warm. Add remaining olive oil if needed, and repeat the assembly and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve: Serve the quesadillas warm with additional ranch dressing on the side for dipping, enhancing the creamy, tangy flavor.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken to save time; rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe.
- If preferred, substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat for added fiber.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
- Ensure the pan is hot enough before cooking to achieve a crispy tortilla exterior.
- Leftover quesadillas reheat well in a skillet or air fryer for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken quesadilla, high protein meal, ranch dressing, cheesy quesadilla, quick lunch, skillet quesadilla, comfort food
