Description
A delightful High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla that combines health and indulgence in a crispy, cheesy package.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded
- 4 large Whole Wheat Tortillas
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fresh Spinach
- ½ cup Green Onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Spices: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, and Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Shred your cooked chicken breast and toss it with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix in the Goodness: Add ranch dressing to the chicken and mix until well coated.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Lay one tortilla flat, add cheese, a portion of the chicken mixture, spinach, and green onions, then fold.
- Heat the Skillet: Drizzle olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and place the quesadilla inside.
- Cook to Perfection: Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden, flip, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Slice and Serve: Transfer to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and enjoy!
- Garnish with Extra Love: Optionally drizzle more ranch and sprinkle on green onions or cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to modify the ingredients based on your preference. Great for meal prep and can be assembled ahead of time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quesadilla, chicken, ranch, high-protein, comfort food