Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas with Ranch (Printable)
Crispy tortillas filled with spicy buffalo chicken, cheese, and cooling ranch drizzle. Quick 25-minute meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Buffalo Mixture
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
→ Cheese & Fillings
06 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
09 - 1/4 cup diced celery (optional)
→ Quesadillas
10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
→ Ranch Drizzle
11 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
12 - 1 tablespoon milk
→ Cooking
13 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated with sauce.
02 - Place tortilla on clean surface. Sprinkle 1/4 of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over half the tortilla. Top with 1/4 of buffalo chicken mixture, green onions, and celery if using. Fold tortilla in half to create half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
03 - Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place two quesadillas in skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more oil as needed.
04 - Whisk ranch dressing with milk in small bowl until smooth and drizzle consistency is achieved. Add additional milk if necessary.
05 - Slice quesadillas into wedges and drizzle with ranch dressing. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- That perfect balance of spicy buffalo sauce cooling down with melted cheese and creamy ranch drizzle
- Ready in about 25 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
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- Medium heat is crucial here because high heat will burn the tortilla before the cheese has time to melt
- Let the quesadillas rest for about a minute after cutting so the cheese sets slightly and does not slide right out
03 -
- A pizza cutter makes the cleanest wedges and does not drag the cheese out like a knife sometimes can
- If your tortilla is cracking at the fold line pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften