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Close-up of golden-brown High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla slices filled with chicken and melted cheese.

High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla

This recipe offers a delicious and satisfying meal option that balances health and comfort. It's perfect for those interested in high-protein recipes that fit into active lifestyles while still indulging in favorite comfort foods.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken (97/3)
  • 6 slices Bacon cut into strips
  • 2 Tbsp Ranch Seasoning
For the Quesadillas
  • 8 oz Cheddar shredded
  • 8 Tortillas 6" Mission Carb Balance tortillas recommended

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel and drain the remaining grease.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the same skillet and cook until no pink remains.
  3. Add the ranch seasoning and cooked bacon pieces back to the ground chicken. Stir well until no visible ranch seasoning remains. Transfer the ground chicken mixture to a bowl or plate and set aside.
  4. Place the same skillet or a large griddle over medium-low to medium heat. Spray with a tiny bit of cooking spray and add tortilla(s).
  5. Place 2 tablespoons of cheese on one half of each tortilla, followed by about 40-45g of the ground chicken mixture, and another 2 tablespoons of cheese.
  6. Use a spatula to gently fold the tortilla in half. Hold the top half closed for a few seconds to melt the top layer of cheese. Cook for another 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Decrease the heat if your tortillas are browning too quickly.

Notes

This recipe is part of a collection of healthy meal options and culinary creativity. Other filling options include Crispy Pork Tenderloin Carnitas, the filling from Cheesy Beef Baked Tacos, or Shredded Buffalo Chicken. Each quesadilla has 7 WW SmartPoints on the blue plan.

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