High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadillas
Delicious, protein-packed quesadillas filled with shredded chicken, ranch dressing, and gooey cheese, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and ranch dressing. Give it a good stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, then layer it with the chicken mixture, cheese, diced bell peppers, and corn if using.
- Top it with another tortilla.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Flip and cook until the other side is golden and the cheese is melty.
- Remove from the skillet and slice into wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a fresh green salad or crunchy tortilla chips. Consider adding different dipping sauces like avocado ranch or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg