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High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla

Savor Every Bite of High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla

This High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla is a nutritious crowd-pleaser, packed with protein and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 2 10-inch high-protein or whole-wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt substitutes for sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ranch dressing light or regular
  • ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional
For the Vegetables
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • ¼ cup bell pepper any color, chopped
  • ¼ cup canned corn kernels optional, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley optional
For Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill or Italian seasoning optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Cooking
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil for greasing
  • 1 spray cooking spray optional

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing cooked chicken. For fresh chicken, season and cook until done.
  2. Mix Greek yogurt and ranch dressing in a bowl, then add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Fold in the chicken.
  3. Stir in red onion, bell pepper, corn, and cilantro or parsley.
  4. Combine cheeses in a small bowl.
  5. Assemble quesadillas with cheese, chicken filling, and remaining cheese.
  6. Heat skillet and add oil or cooking spray. Cook one quesadilla until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side.
  7. Repeat with the second quesadilla.
  8. Slice and plate the quesadillas, garnishing as desired.
  9. Serve warm with dips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the recipe by adding different vegetables or spices to suit your taste. Perfect for leftovers as well.

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