High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla
A comforting quesadilla packed with protein from chicken and cheese, complemented by creamy ranch dressing and colorful vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, ranch dressing, diced bell peppers, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or cooking spray.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, layer half of the cheese on it, spread the chicken mixture on top, then add remaining cheese.
- Top with the second tortilla and cook until the bottom is golden and the cheese starts to melt, about 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook on the other side until golden and crispy.
- Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, cut into wedges and serve.
Notes
Customize your filling with different vegetables. Add black beans or chickpeas for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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