Easy High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla
A quick and delicious quesadilla filled with ranch-seasoned chicken and melted cheese, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1–2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix or ¼ cup light ranch dressing
- High-protein tortillas (whole wheat or high-fiber/low-carb)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar blend)
- Optional add-ins: finely diced bell peppers, corn, or spinach
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken and ranch seasoning mix or light ranch dressing. Mix until chicken is evenly coated.
- Heat Your Pan: Warm a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, adding cooking spray or a small pat of butter.
- Assemble Your First Quesadilla: On one half of a tortilla in the pan, spread about ½ cup of the chicken mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Fold and Cook: Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Repeat and Serve: Remove the quesadilla, slice into wedges, and serve hot.
Notes
These quesadillas can be customized with various vegetables or spices for added flavor. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg