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Close-up of a High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla, showing melted cheese and shredded chicken inside a golden-brown tortilla.

High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla

This recipe for High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla is a quick and flavorful meal option for busy individuals and families. It combines ground chicken, bacon, ranch seasoning, and cheese in a tortilla for a satisfying and easy-to-make dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken (97/3)
  • 6 slices Bacon cut into strips
  • 2 Tbsp Ranch Seasoning
For the Quesadillas
  • 8 oz Cheddar shredded
  • 8 Tortillas 6" Mission Carb Balance tortillas recommended
  • 1 tsp Cooking spray optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel and drain the remaining grease.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the same skillet and cook until no pink remains.
  3. Add the ranch seasoning and cooked bacon pieces back to the ground chicken. Stir well until combined. Transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Place the skillet or a large griddle over medium-low to medium heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray and add a tortilla.
  5. Place 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with about 40-45g of the chicken mixture, followed by another 2 tablespoons of cheese.
  6. Gently fold the tortilla in half using a spatula. Press the edges closed for a few seconds to help the cheese melt. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Reduce heat if tortillas brown too quickly.
  7. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Notes

This recipe is adaptable. You can substitute the filling with crispy pork tenderloin carnitas, the filling from Cheesy Beef Baked Tacos, or shredded buffalo chicken.

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