High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla
A delicious quesadilla packed with protein, featuring shredded chicken and zesty ranch dressing, perfect for a quick meal any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on top.
- Layer the chicken mixture evenly over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top and place the second tortilla over the filling.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown, then flip the quesadilla carefully.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is crispy and the cheese has melted. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use cooking spray or a small amount of oil in the skillet. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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