High Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla (Printable)

Flavorful quesadilla loaded with spiced chicken, ranch, 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 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 Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
11 - 2 tablespoons light ranch dressing
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)

→ Vegetables

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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Toss the cooked chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, ranch dressing, and chives in a separate bowl until well blended.
03 - Lay out tortillas and spread ranch mixture on one half of each. Top with seasoned chicken, bell pepper, spinach, onion, cheddar, and mozzarella, dividing evenly.
04 - Fold tortillas in half over filling. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat, lightly spray with cooking spray, and cook quesadillas 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
05 - Let quesadillas rest 1-2 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or extra ranch if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt ranch trick cuts calories while keeping that crave-worthy creaminess
  • You can prep the seasoned chicken ahead of time for assembly in minutes
02 -
  • Don't overload the tortillas or they'll tear when you try to flip them
  • Medium heat is crucial—high heat burns the tortilla before the cheese melts
03 -
  • If your tortilla keeps cracking, warm it in the microwave for 15 seconds before filling
  • Weighing down the quesadilla with a spatula while cooking helps the cheese melt evenly

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