Description
These Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadillas are the ultimate weeknight meal, combining tender chicken, crispy bacon, and melty cheese all in one bite. With the perfect blend of ranch seasoning and savory flavors, this dish is sure to become your family’s new favorite. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, it’s a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 6 flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until well coated. - Assemble the Quesadillas:
Lay out three tortillas on a flat surface. Evenly distribute the chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Place the remaining three tortillas on top. - Cook the Quesadillas:
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. - Serve:
Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.
Notes
- Make it Spicy: Add some sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture for an extra kick!
- Customizing Cheese: You can also use a mix of Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese for an added flavor profile.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the chicken and bacon mixture ahead of time to save time on busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Quick Meals, Kid-Friendly
- Method: Skillet, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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