Here’s a 🔥 Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla recipe with detailed step-by-step instructions and FAQs:
🔥 Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla
🥘 Ingredients (makes 2–3 quesadillas)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie or grilled works great)
- 4–6 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (plus more for dipping)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)
- Optional add-ins: diced red onion, bell peppers, jalapeños, or spinach
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare chicken mix
- In a bowl, combine chicken, ranch dressing, and crumbled bacon. Mix well to coat.
- Heat pan
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Assemble quesadilla
- Lay one tortilla flat in the skillet.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Add a layer of the chicken-bacon-ranch mixture.
- Top with more cheese (helps “glue” it shut).
- Fold tortilla in half.
- Cook until golden
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until cheese melts and tortilla is golden brown.
- Slice & serve
- Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute, then cut into wedges.
- Serve with extra ranch, salsa, or sour cream for dipping.
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour?
A: You can, but flour tortillas hold the filling better and crisp up nicely. Corn tortillas may break more easily.
Q: What cheese works best?
A: A melty cheese like Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a cheddar blend is perfect. Pepper Jack adds a little spice.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Yes—assemble the quesadillas, wrap in foil, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Cook just before serving.
Q: How do I make it healthier?
A: Use whole-wheat tortillas, turkey bacon, grilled chicken breast, and light ranch dressing.
Q: Can I cook them in the oven?
A: Yes—assemble, place on a baking sheet, brush lightly with oil, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until crispy.
Q: What goes well with it?
A: A side salad, tortilla chips with salsa, or roasted veggies pair well.
Would you like me to also give you a sheet-pan version of this recipe so you can make a big batch at once for family or parties?