Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas (Printer View)
Tender chicken, crisp bacon, cheese and ranch layered inside golden tortillas for a delicious, speedy meal.
# Components:
→ Quesadilla Filling
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
02 - 1 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
05 - 4 large flour tortillas
→ Cooking Essentials
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
07 - Nonstick cooking spray
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine diced chicken, chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing until ingredients are well mixed.
02 - Lay a flour tortilla flat on a work surface. Evenly distribute one-fourth of the filling over half of the tortilla, then fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or melt a portion of the butter. Place the folded tortilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
04 - Transfer cooked quesadilla to a cutting board. Allow to cool slightly, then cut into wedges. Repeat process for remaining quesadillas, adding more butter or cooking spray as needed.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses only a few everyday ingredients that most homes already have on hand
- Comes together in about twenty minutes for quick dinners or snacks
- Great for customizing with your favorite cheese or extras like diced tomatoes
- No need for special tools You just need a skillet and some tongs
02 -
- High in protein for a filling snack or meal
- Freezes well for make ahead lunches
- Easily adaptable to different cheese and flavor options
03 -
- Do not overload the quesadilla or the filling will spill out as it cooks
- Let quesadillas rest for one minute after cooking before slicing This helps the cheese set slightly and prevents a molten mess
- Always shred your own cheese for the smoothest melty texture Pre-shredded blends can have anti-caking agents that keep them from melting smoothly