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Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

  • Author: mason-carter
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Description

This recipe turns pantry staples into a crunchy, melty dinner that comes together in minutes. The interplay of smoky bacon, creamy ranch, and bubbly cheese makes these quesadillas a weeknight winner.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken with ranch dressing.
  2. Add bacon, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
  3. Layer tortilla with cheese, chicken mixture, more cheese.
  4. Fold tortilla in half.
  5. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
  6. Cook 2-3 mins per side until golden.

Notes

Serve with extra ranch or a squeeze of lime for brightness; garnish with cilantro for color.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: quesadilla, chicken, bacon, ranch, easy dinner, weeknight meal