Description
A quick, high‑protein chicken ranch quesadilla packed with shredded chicken, creamy ranch, melty cheese, and crisp tortillas. Perfect for busy families, post‑workout meals, or a satisfying lunch, this easy recipe delivers balanced nutrition and bold flavor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- optional: green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Mix shredded chicken with ranch dressing in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, add half the cheese and chicken mixture on one half, fold.
- Cook 3‑4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts. Repeat.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- brush the outer side of the tortilla with a thin layer of oil before cooking. Let the quesadilla rest a minute before slicing to keep the filling intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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