Description
High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla is a quick, flavorful meal that combines tender chicken, gooey cheese, and zesty ranch dressing in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleaser, this dish is easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re serving it for dinner or as a snack, it’s guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers until softened (3-4 minutes). Set aside.
- Spread ranch dressing on one side of each tortilla. Layer sliced chicken, sautéed peppers, and cheese over half of each tortilla.
- Fold tortillas into half-moon shapes and cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). Press gently with a spatula while cooking.
- Let rest for a minute before slicing into wedges and serve hot with extra ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg