Description
Crispy, gooey quesadillas filled with smoky bacon, tangy ranch, chicken, and melty cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or crowd-pleasing appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/3 cup chipotle ranch (see recipe below)
- 4 large flour tortillas (8 or 10 inch)
- Oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, then crumble it.
- Toss the cooked chicken with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and chipotle ranch in a bowl.
- Assemble tortillas with about 3/4 cup filling each and fold or top with another tortilla.
- Cook in a preheated skillet over medium-low heat with a light brush of oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
- Rest for 1–2 minutes before cutting to prevent spilling.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with lime wedges, pico de gallo, or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg