Description
A warm, melty quesadilla packed with flavor and protein, featuring shredded chicken, ranch dressing, cheese, and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup spinach or other greens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Prepare the shredded chicken, cheese, spinach, and ranch dressing. Season the chicken with salt and pepper if plain.
- Spread half of the ranch dressing evenly on one side of each tortilla. On one tortilla, layer shredded chicken, sprinkle cheese, and top with spinach.
- Place the second tortilla on top, ranch side down. Cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until the second side is golden and cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with a crisp side salad or fresh salsa. Pair with a light drink for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1190mg
- Fat: 61g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg