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Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

A creamy, cheesy, and crispy quesadilla loaded with chicken, bacon, and ranch dressing, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 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)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix the chicken with the ranch dressing in a bowl.
  2. Add in bacon, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro to the chicken mixture. Stir until well combined.
  3. Layer a tortilla with 1 cup of cheese followed by the chicken mixture, then top with another cup of cheese.
  4. Fold the tortilla in half, creating a delicious taco shape.
Cooking
  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until it’s golden and crispy.

Notes

Serve cut into wedges with guacamole or a zesty salsa. These quesadillas can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for later. Reheat in a skillet for best results.