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Better Chicken Ranch Quesadillas

Crispy, golden quesadillas filled with juicy chicken, zesty ranch dressing, and plenty of melted cheddar and jack cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Filling
  • 4 large flour tortillas burrito size
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie works best)
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing plus more for dipping
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp butter divided, for frying

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Griddle
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, and chopped parsley. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface.
  3. Sprinkle a mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over half of each tortilla.
  4. Top the cheese layer with the chicken ranch mixture, then add a final layer of cheese on top of the chicken.
  5. Fold the tortillas in half to cover the filling.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt a knob of butter.
  7. Cook quesadillas one or two at a time for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove from pan, let rest for 1 minute, slice into wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crunch, add cooked crumbled bacon to the filling.