Chicken And Bacon Quesadilla

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Chicken And Bacon Quesadilla

Easy and quick Chicken And Bacon Quesadilla recipe brings a crispy tortilla filled with cheesy and flavorful meat. This delicious dish is perfect for quick lunch, dinner, or a satisfying appetizer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Chicken, Pork

Cuisine: Mexican Recipes

Keyword: Chicken And Bacon Quesadilla

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 cup chicken cut into small pieces and season with salt and pepper
4 slices bacon cut into small pieces
2 bell pepper cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons ranch dressing (or any creamy dressing)
4 flour tortillas
2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the chicken, bacon, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Transfer to a bowl, add ranch dressing, and stir well to coat the ingredients evenly.
Place a tortilla in a nonstick frying pan and sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese on it. Layer with the chicken and bacon mixture and another 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Finally, cover with another tortilla.
Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes with the lid covered, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottom of the quesadilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted in the center. (Repeat the same process for the second quesadilla.)
Dish out and serve with additional ranch dressing on top, if desired.

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Notes

Recipe Source: Spicy Southern Kitchen

To save time, you may also use pre-cooked chicken, such as leftover rotisserie chicken or grilled chicken. It helps reduce the cooking time and ensures the chicken is fully cooked.

For the crispy, golden brown tortillas, you may control the temperature of the stove and keep it at medium heat for the best result.

Don't overload the quesadilla. While it's tempting to stuff the quesadilla with a generous amount of filling, be mindful not to overload it, as it may make it difficult to flip and cook evenly.

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