High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla
Easy and delicious quesadillas featuring a high-protein chicken and ranch filling, perfect for a quick 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
- 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 4 low-carb tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with ranch dressing until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, then layer half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese on top.
- If using, add diced bell peppers and green onions on top.
- Top with another tortilla.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with ranch or salsa. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg