Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla
A mouthwatering Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla brings bold flavors and crispy textures to your plate. Loaded with tender chicken, crunchy bacon, creamy ranch, and melty cheese in a warm flour tortilla, this easy dish is perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 2 packages refrigerated grilled chicken strips or 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 soft taco flour tortillas
- 6-8 slices cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing, plus extra for dipping
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Optional toppings: diced green onions, chopped tomatoes, or sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Warm the grilled chicken strips in a pan over medium heat and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble into small pieces.
- Lay one soft flour tortilla flat and spread 3 tablespoons of ranch dressing evenly across it.
- Evenly distribute chopped chicken, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese on top of the dressing.
- Place a second tortilla over the layered ingredients and gently press to seal.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil.
- Transfer the assembled quesadilla to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side until crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Cut into wedges and serve with extra ranch for dipping and optional toppings.
Notes
Use turkey bacon for halal/non-alcoholic compliance.
For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños.
Prep ingredients ahead of time for quicker assembly.
For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños.
Prep ingredients ahead of time for quicker assembly.