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A plate of Lightning-Fast Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas showing crispy golden-brown tortillas filled with chicken, bacon, and melted cheese, sliced into wedges.

Lightning-Fast Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas: Your Weeknight Flavor Fix!

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Discover how to make delicious Lightning-Fast Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas in just 20 minutes! This quick and easy quesadilla recipe combines crispy bacon, tender chicken, and creamy ranch flavors inside a toasted tortilla, perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying snack. Learn step-by-step instructions, storage tips, and expert recommendations for a flavorful meal in no time.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a cheese mix)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Optional: diced tomatoes, green onions, or jalapeños for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces. Prepare cooked chicken, shredded or diced.
  2. In a bowl, combine cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
  3. Lay each tortilla flat, distribute the mixture evenly onto one half of each tortilla.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, lightly grease with butter or non-stick spray. Fold tortillas over the filling.
  5. Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese melts.
  6. Slice into wedges and serve with optional toppings like diced tomatoes, green onions, or additional ranch dressing.

Notes

  • Allow quesadillas to cool before storing. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes or re-toast in a skillet for crispness.
  • Customize with extra toppings like sautéed peppers, avocado, or cilantro for added flavor.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb, High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 1100 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg