Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla
Indulge in the crispy, cheesy delight of Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas! This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, savory bacon, and creamy ranch dressing wrapped in a golden tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or fun gatherings, each bite is a flavor explosion that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Customize with your favorite ingredients to make it truly your own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté bite-sized pieces of chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix cooked chicken with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, green onions, and ranch dressing until well combined.
- Place a tortilla on a surface, spoon filling onto half, and fold over.
- Heat oil in the skillet and cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges; serve with extra ranch if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added crunch, toss in bell peppers or onion slices. Swap chicken for turkey or use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time. Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the quesadilla for that perfect crisp.