High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla
A comforting and protein-packed twist on a classic quesadilla with shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 low-carb tortilla
- ½ cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 wedges Laughing Cow cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- Cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering them and preheating a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Mix the filling by combining shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, Laughing Cow cheese, and ranch seasoning in a bowl.
- Assemble the quesadilla by spreading half of the chicken mixture on one half of the tortilla and folding it over.
- Cook the quesadilla in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- Slice the quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or ranch.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or chili flakes to the filling. To keep it vegetarian, swap chicken for sautéed bell peppers and black beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: quesadilla, chicken, high-protein, ranch, comfort food
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