High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla (Printer-friendly)

Flavorful quesadilla with seasoned chicken, creamy ranch, cheese, and veggies on whole wheat tortillas.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Quesadilla Base

07 - 3 large whole wheat tortillas (10-inch)
08 - 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1/2 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Ranch Mixture

10 - 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons light ranch dressing
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

→ Vegetables

13 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
14 - 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach
15 - 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, light ranch dressing, and chopped fresh chives until smooth and well combined.
03 - Lay tortillas flat. Spread a generous spoonful of ranch mixture over one half of each tortilla. Divide seasoned chicken, red bell pepper, spinach, red onion, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese evenly among the tortillas, piling toppings on the ranch-covered half.
04 - Fold each tortilla in half, pressing gently to enclose the filling and create a half-moon shape.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board and let rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice each into wedges and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch mixture tastes incredibly creamy while keeping things light enough you wont feel weighed down afterward
  • Each quesadilla delivers over 30 grams of protein without any dry cardboard texture or bland diet food vibes
02 -
  • Low and slow heat prevents burning the tortilla before the cheese has time to melt completely
  • Letting them rest for even just one minute makes such a difference in how cleanly they slice
03 -
  • Dry your cooked chicken with paper towels before seasoning to prevent soggy spots
  • A cast iron skillet creates the most gorgeous golden crust, though nonstick works perfectly well

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