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Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas

Indulgent Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas in Just 35 Minutes

These Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas offer a quick and satisfying meal option for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 1 pound chicken breasts can use grilled chicken or omit for vegetarian options
  • 4 slices bacon omit for a vegetarian version or use turkey bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil can use vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 medium onion yellow or red onion recommended
  • 1 medium green bell pepper substitute with any bell pepper
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel) use fresh tomatoes and chopped jalapeños for spice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder consider using taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cumin essential to maintain flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder use fresh garlic as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • to taste salt adjust according to personal preference
  • to taste pepper adjust according to personal preference
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese substitute with Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack for spiciness
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese mix with other cheese varieties as desired
  • ½ cup ranch dressing make homemade for freshness
For Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas can substitute with corn tortillas or low-carb wraps
  • 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray for frying

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and let it warm for about 1 minute. Add diced chicken breasts, cooking them for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Once the chicken is done, introduce chopped onions and green bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté these veggies for 3-5 minutes until they soften.
  3. Mix in diced tomatoes and seasonings (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper). Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  4. Remove from heat and gently fold in crumbled bacon into the chicken and vegetable mixture. Set aside.
  5. Spread about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture across half of each tortilla. Layer with shredded cheese and drizzle with ranch dressing.
  6. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over to cover the filling and crimp the edges to seal.
  7. Add butter or cooking spray to the skillet. Cook the folded quesadillas for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove from the skillet and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing into wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

You can prepare and freeze these quesadillas ahead of time for a quick meal option later.

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