Bacon Chicken Chipotle Ranch Quesadillas
A quick and satisfying quesadilla filled with crispy bacon, juicy chicken, and creamy chipotle ranch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup chipotle ranch dressing
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Mix the shredded chicken, chopped bacon, and chipotle ranch dressing together until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, layer half with the chicken mixture, and sprinkle cheese generously.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and cut it into wedges.
- Serve with additional chipotle ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
For extra kick, try using pepper jack cheese or add fresh herbs like cilantro. Easily adaptable to vegetarian by substituting meat with black beans or sautéed mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg