Description
This High-Protein Chicken Ranch Quesadilla is a quick, satisfying meal packed with protein, featuring a creamy ranch-flavored cheese and tender shredded chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 low-carb tortilla
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 ounces Laughing Cow cheese
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, Laughing Cow cheese, and ranch seasoning. Stir until smooth.
- Spread this creamy mixture evenly over one side of the low-carb tortilla.
- Layer the shredded chicken on top of the cheese mixture.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray or drizzle in a touch of olive oil.
- Place the tortilla in the skillet, cheese side up, and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the tortilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts and the other side is golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot. Enjoy your macro-friendly quesadilla!
Notes
Serve with a fresh side salad or roasted veggies. Pair with salsa or avocado for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: quesadilla, high-protein, chicken, quick meal, healthy recipe