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Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla


  • Author: anastasia-rice
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A warm and comforting quesadilla filled with creamy ranch, melted cheese, tender chicken, and crispy turkey bacon.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter, for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with ranch dressing until evenly coated.
  2. Add crumbled turkey bacon, diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Fold gently to keep the mixture chunky.
  3. Lay a flour tortilla flat and sprinkle cheese over half.
  4. Spoon a quarter of the chicken mixture over the cheese, then top with another layer of cheese.
  5. Fold the tortilla in half and transfer to a skillet.
  6. Heat skillet over medium heat with 1/2 tablespoon of butter, allowing it to melt.
  7. Cook the quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, and cut into wedges.
  9. Serve hot with extra ranch, salsa, or avocado.

Notes

For a lighter touch, use turkey bacon and rotisserie chicken. Customize with extra veggies or spicy additions as desired.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 760
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 64g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: quesadilla, chicken, bacon, ranch, easy dinner, comfort food