High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla
A delicious and hearty quesadilla filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and ranch dressing, perfect for any lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a cheese blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Oil or cooking spray for cooking
Instructions
- Combine the chicken and dressing in a large bowl until well combined.
- Preheat the skillet over medium heat and add oil or cooking spray.
- Start with one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over half of it.
- Layer on the chicken mixture and optional corn and green onions.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Perfect for meal prep and reheat beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg