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Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

Irresistibly Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla You'll Love

This Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that blends crunchy bacon, tender chicken, and creamy ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas Consider whole wheat or corn for a healthier twist.
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken (shredded) Rotisserie chicken can be used for quicker prep.
  • 6 slices Bacon (cooked and crumbled) Turkey bacon is a lighter alternative if desired.
  • 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend (shredded) Feel free to swap in cheddar or Monterey Jack.
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Greek yogurt can be a healthier alternative.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes (diced) Replace with salsa for a spicy kick.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion (finely chopped) Green onions can be used for milder flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped) Omit or substitute with parsley if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Olive oil or cooking spray can be used as healthier options.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with ranch dressing, ensuring every piece is coated evenly.
  2. Stir in the crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
  3. Take a flour tortilla and sprinkle half with a generous amount of Mexican cheese blend, add the chicken mixture on top, followed by more cheese.
  4. Carefully fold the tortilla in half.
  5. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it’s bubbling.
  6. Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  7. Once cooked, remove from skillet, let rest for a minute, and slice into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with extra ranch dressing or guacamole for a delicious dip. Customize with jalapeños or avocado if desired.

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