Description
A delicious and nutritious Chicken Ranch Quesadilla packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a healthy meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken and ranch dressing in a mixing bowl until well coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add some olive oil or cooking spray.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half with cheese, followed by the chicken mixture.
- Fold the tortilla and cook until golden brown, then flip and cook until the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling until all quesadillas are made.
- Cut into pieces and serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh ingredients.
Notes
For a healthier version, you can use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas. This recipe is also great for meal prep as it can be stored easily in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quesadilla, chicken, ranch, high protein, easy meal prep