High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla Crispy Creamy Low Carb Recipe
This High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla is a crispy, creamy, low-carb dish perfect for a quick and delicious meal. It combines shredded chicken breast mixed with ranch dressing, diced bell peppers, and green onions, layered with melty cheese inside low-carb tortillas. Cooked in a skillet until golden and crispy, this quesadilla offers a satisfying texture and flavorsome bite ideal for lunch, dinner, or a hearty snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas (serves 2-4) 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Main
- 4 low-carb tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with ranch dressing. Add diced bell peppers and chopped green onions. Season with salt and pepper as desired, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Heat Skillet and Tortilla: Place a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, allowing it to warm up. Place one low-carb tortilla flat in the skillet to prepare for assembling the quesadilla.
- Assemble Quesadilla: On half of the tortilla, layer a generous amount of the chicken filling followed by an even sprinkling of shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling fully.
- Cook Until Crispy: Cook the folded quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on one side until it turns golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip it using a spatula and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side until the cheese is completely melted and the exterior is crispy.
- Serve: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest for a minute to set. Slice into wedges and serve warm to enjoy the creamy, crispy goodness.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast to save time; leftover rotisserie chicken works well.
- Choose low-carb tortillas to keep this recipe keto-friendly and low in carbohydrates.
- Feel free to substitute ranch dressing with a homemade version or a dairy-free alternative if preferred.
- Cheese options like cheddar or mozzarella provide different flavors; mixing both can add extra richness.
- Adjust pepper and green onion quantities based on taste or add your favorite veggies for variation.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla before the cheese melts properly.
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