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Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Ranch

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Delicious and cheesy chicken quesadillas with a flavorful chipotle ranch dressing, perfect for quick dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Mixture
  • 3 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 ounces diced green chilies
  • ⅓ cup chipotle ranch dressing
  • ⅓ cup avocado ranch dressing
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
To Assemble
  • 8 pieces burrito-sized flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken and onions to the pan. Season with Slap Ya Mama, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the onions are translucent.
  3. Incorporate the diced green chilies, chipotle ranch dressing, and avocado ranch dressing into the chicken mixture. Mix well and let it cook for a few more minutes to meld the flavors.
Assembling the Quesadillas
  1. In a separate frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan and allow one side to heat up. Flip it over.
  2. On one half of the tortilla, spoon over the chicken mixture, followed by a generous amount of both cheeses.
  3. Fold the tortilla over and fry until it's golden brown and crispy. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and chicken mixture.
  4. Remove from the pan and place the quesadillas on a plate. Cut into wedges just before serving.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Top with sour cream, green onions, cilantro, or avocado as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For an extra crunchy quesadilla, you can brush the tortillas with a little more butter before frying. Prepped chicken earlier in the day? This is a great way to save time getting dinner on the table. If you prefer more heat, consider adding jalapeños or using pepper jack cheese.
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