Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of our High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla. This delightful dish features tender chicken enveloped in a crispy tortilla, topped with gooey cheese and zesty ranch dressing. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this quesadilla is not just a meal—it’s an experience bursting with flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet; cook until browned and fully cooked (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in sliced bell peppers during the last few minutes of cooking until slightly softened.
- On one half of each tortilla, layer the chicken mixture, shredded cheese, and drizzle ranch dressing. Fold over.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, cook each quesadilla until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Slice and serve hot with extra ranch on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg