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Plate of crispy ranch chicken quesadillas filled with melted cheese and garnished with fresh herbs.

Rapid Ranch Chicken Quesadillas: Your Go-To 20-Minute Meal!

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Rapid Ranch Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect quick and easy 20-minute meal packed with flavorful shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, all melted inside a crispy tortilla. Ideal for busy weeknights, lunchboxes, or last-minute dinners, this delicious quesadilla recipe offers a satisfying, savory treat ready in just minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing or ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Optional fillings: sliced jalapenos, diced tomatoes, green onions

Instructions

  1. Gather all your ingredients. Cook and shred your chicken, cook bacon until crispy, and prepare optional toppings.
  2. Spread ranch dressing evenly over one side of a flour tortilla. Layer half of the shredded chicken, bacon, and cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add optional fillings if desired. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the fillings.
  3. Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add olive oil or butter. Carefully place the assembled quesadilla in the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until the tortilla is golden brown and cheese is melted.
  4. Remove from heat, let rest for a minute, then cut into wedges. Serve hot with additional ranch, sour cream, or salsa.

Notes

  • You can use pre-cooked chicken or leftovers to speed up preparation.
  • Adjust optional fillings to taste, such as jalapenos or diced tomatoes.
  • Reheat leftovers in a skillet or air fryer for best crispiness.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option available with gluten-free tortillas

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg