Description
These Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas are the perfect combination of savory chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, all wrapped in a golden, cheesy tortilla. They are easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and ranch dressing. Mix well until the chicken and bacon are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Assemble the Quesadillas:
- Lay out four tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the chicken and bacon mixture onto each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the chicken mixture.
- Top each with another tortilla, pressing down gently to secure.
- Cook the Quesadillas:
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush the top of each quesadilla with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder.
- Place the quesadilla, buttered side down, on the skillet. Brush the other side with melted butter.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before cutting into wedges.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with extra ranch dressing or salsa on the side.
Notes
- Cooking Chicken: You can use leftover grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or poached chicken breasts. Ensure it’s well-seasoned for the best flavor.
- Crispy Bacon: Bake the bacon in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, for extra crispy results.
- Even Melting: Cover the skillet with a lid while cooking to ensure the cheese melts evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
