High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla
A delicious and satisfying quesadilla filled with shredded chicken, ranch dressing, cheese, and vibrant veggies, offering a crispy exterior and creamy interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 large low-carb tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the ranch dressing.
- Fold in the diced bell peppers and chopped green onions.
- Lay one tortilla flat in a skillet over medium heat and spread half of the chicken mixture evenly on it.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the chicken mixture.
- Top with the second tortilla and press down gently.
- Drizzle olive oil around the edges of the quesadilla.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes until both sides are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
For optimal crispiness, preheat your skillet before cooking the quesadilla. Customize with additional ingredients to match your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg