Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (learn how to cook the perfect chicken)
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Optional: chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and ranch dressing. Mix thoroughly.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a surface. Spread a quarter of the cheese mixture over half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to create a semi-circle.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter. Place the folded quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for optimal melting.
- Maintain medium heat to avoid burning tortillas.
- Add extra toppings like diced tomatoes or jalapeños for personalized flavor.
- Pre-cooked or leftover rotisserie chicken can speed up prep time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 430 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg