Description
A simple and delicious quesadilla filled with shredded chicken, zesty ranch dressing, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and ranch dressing. Mix well until coated.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and cilantro to the chicken mixture and stir gently.
- Lay a tortilla flat, sprinkle cheese on one half, spoon chicken mixture, add more cheese, and fold.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, cook the folded quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Customize with spices like chili powder or use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quesadilla, chicken, ranch, easy recipe, family meal