Description
Dive into the irresistible flavors of a Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadilla Bake! This decadent dish combines shredded chicken, crispy bacon, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and a creamy ranch seasoning – all baked to perfection between layers of soft flour tortillas.
Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken: Shredded or diced cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken work great.
- Ranch Seasoning: A packet of dry ranch seasoning mix adds the signature ranch flavor throughout the dish.
- Shredded Cheese: A blend of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses melts into gooey perfection.
- Flour Tortillas: Soft flour tortillas create the layers and base of the quesadilla bake.
- Bacon: Crispy, crumbled bacon adds a delightful crunch and savory bacon flavor.
- Sour Cream: Serve with a dollop of cool, creamy sour cream on top.
- Nonstick Spray: A light coating of nonstick cooking spray helps prevent sticking.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked, shredded chicken with the ranch seasoning mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
3. Layer half of the flour tortillas in the prepared baking dish.
4. Top the tortillas with half of the seasoned chicken, followed by half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and half of the crumbled bacon.
5. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken, cheese, and bacon.
6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let the Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadilla Bake cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve with a dollop of sour cream on top.
Notes
Use cooked, shredded chicken for the best texture. Rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled or baked chicken work wonderfully.
Blend the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses for a gooey, melty result. You can also try Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for additional flavor.
Arrange the tortillas in an even layer to prevent any dry spots or soggy areas in the final dish.
Bake with the foil cover for the first 25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then remove the foil for the last 5 minutes to get that irresistible golden-brown cheese topping.
Let the Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Quesadilla Bake rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow the layers to set.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 450
- Calories: 1
- Sugar: 800
- Sodium: 24
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 80