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Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla with melted cheese and crispy bacon

Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

This comforting quesadilla is filled with warm melted cheese, smoky bacon, and tender chicken, making it a perfect dish for cozy weeknights or game days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded) Use rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken.
  • 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend (shredded)
  • ½ cup ranch dressing Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup tomatoes (diced) Grape or cherry tomatoes can be used for freshness.
  • ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 1/2 cup ranch dressing. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Fold in crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently to avoid crushing the tomatoes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a clean skillet over medium-low heat and melt a small bit of butter. Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle with a thin layer of the Mexican cheese blend across half of it.
  2. Add a quarter of the chicken-bacon-ranch mixture on top of the cheese, then sprinkle a bit more cheese on top of the chicken before folding the tortilla in half.
  3. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet and swirl to coat. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese melts.
  4. Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and let it rest for 1–2 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Serving
  1. Slice each quesadilla into 3–4 wedges and serve immediately with extra ranch, guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, toss hot shredded chicken with smoked paprika or garlic powder. For a vegetarian option, use roasted cauliflower and tempeh instead of chicken and bacon.