Delectable Chicken Quesadillas with melty cheese, Ranch dressing, and Bacon are an easy meal that comes together quickly using rotisserie chicken and bottled ranch dressing. No special equipment is required. Just cook it up in a skillet.
I love to serve this on a busy weeknight or for a quick and easy yet filling weekend lunch. This recipe calls for six ingredients, and one of them is rotisserie chicken. These delicious roasted chickens are available in most grocery stores and warehouse stores.
The flavors of chicken, bacon, ranch, and cheese meld together in this recipe like a fine-tuned instrument. You can split one in half and pair it up with a nice green garden salad or a warm bowl of vegetable soup.
How do you make Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas?
This delectable recipe makes two eight-inch quesadillas. First, spread a couple of tablespoons of ranch dressing over two tortillas. Top each tortilla with half of the chicken, and half of the bacon and sprinkle with half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese and queso quesadilla. Now top each one with another tortilla. Melt a little butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Using an extra wide spatula, add one of the prepared quesadillas. Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and cook until the bottom is lightly browned. Flip and cook until the other side is lightly browned. Add a little more butter to the skillet and repeat with the second quesadilla.
Likewise, you can add the first tortilla to the heated skillet and then add half of the goodies and top with the second tortilla. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and cook until the bottom is lightly browned. Then flip and cook until the other side is browned. Repeat the procedure for the second quesadilla. Serve with a dipping sauce, sriracha mayo, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Can you substitute other types of cooked chicken in this quesadilla?
I know that not everyone has access to rotisserie chickens. Maybe you live a little far away from the city like me, or maybe you can’t use a whole rotisserie chicken. You can use grilled chicken, baked chicken, poached chicken, and even canned chicken.
Recipe tips
- For even more flavor, try adding grilled onions and bell peppers. I like using both green bell peppers and red bell peppers.
- I really prefer flour tortillas with this recipe, as corn tortillas really do not make great quesadillas.
- If ranch is not your thing, sprinkle the inside of the quesadilla with taco seasoning, cumin, or chili powder before grilling. It will add a little more flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat.
Can you freeze Chicken Quesadillas?
Freeze cooked Chicken Quesadillas wrapped in individual proportions. First, wrap in plastic wrap and then place in freezer zip bags. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat at reduced power in the microwave, or pop back in the skillet over low heat for a little more crispiness.
Look at the beauty of that Chicken Quesadilla. You can almost taste it, can’t you? What are you waiting for? Add the ingredients to your shopping list today. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do.
What is the best cheese to use for quesadillas?
Think Mexican melting cheese for the best quesadillas. I like to use shredded Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, cheddar cheese, queso quesadilla, or Asadero Cheese. All of these are great melting cheeses with mild flavors. Any combination of these cheeses is great and will produce the most flavor.
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Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Rotisserie chicken, bacon, ranch, and Colby Jack come together to make an incredibly tasty and easy Chicken Quesadilla! They are perfect for those busy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 quesadillas
- Category: main meal
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup COOKED rotisserie chicken breast cut in small bite size pieces
- 4 slices crispy cooked bacon chopped
- 2/3 cup shredded colby jack
- 2/3 cup shredded queso quesadilla cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Spread 2 tablespoons ranch dressing over 2 tortillas. Top each with half of the chicken, half of the bacon, and half of the cheese. Top each with another tortilla.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add one quesadilla and cook until the bottom is lightly browned. Flip and cook until the other side is lightly browned. Add a second tablespoon of butter to the skillet and repeat with the second quesadilla.
Notes
- You can add the first tortilla to the heated skillet and then add half the ingredients and top with the second tortilla. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and cook until the bottom is light browned. Then flip and cook until the other side is browned. Repeat the procedure for the second quesadilla.
- For even more flavor, try adding grilled onions and bell peppers. I like using both green bell peppers and red bell peppers.
- I really prefer flour tortillas with this recipe, as corn tortillas really do not make great quesadillas.
- If ranch is not your thing, sprinkle the inside of the quesadilla with taco seasoning, cumin, or chili powder before grilling. It will add a little more flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat.
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Poonam
Very delicious looking recipe, definietely try..
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Diane
I made the chicken bacon ranch quesadillas tonight. Added a bit of hot sauce and diced up tomatoes, mixed everything together and spread it on the tortilla then cooked in the frying pan. They were delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Diane. So glad that you liked them!
Hugh Herrington
You could also heat them up in the oven. My wife and I save aluminum pie pans and heat up leftovers like our own TV dinners. The leftovers taste fresh just like when you first cook the food.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip Hugh!
Jennifer
This is one of my all time favorite dinner recipes! So easy and delicious!!
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Katie
Pretty sure these are my love language. Chicken bacon ranch is one of my favorite flavors!
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Donna Batrone
These are so, so delicious! My family loves quesadillas so I was excited to make these!
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Joan Oscarson
We were pleasantly surprised by how good this recipe was. It had great flavor and a nice twist for a quesadilla.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Joan! So glad that you liked it!!
Kim
Am I the only one who is confused? What is this- 2/3 cup shredded queso quesadilla–???
Beth Pierce
It is a creamy white Mexican cheese. You know I really should put the word cheese behind that. I can see why it would be confusing.
Lily Peters
These were so delicious! All of my favorites in one quesadilla!
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Lisalia
Why have I never thought to add ranch and bacon to quesedillas before!! This recipe is genius and DELICIOUS!
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Jen
The addition of bacon to these was perfection! A hit with the whole family.
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wilhelmina
Love these! You can’t go wrong with this mix of flavors and they made a perfect easy dinner for a busy day!
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Anne Hersch
Looks terrific but I will try only 1 tortilla. Put ingredients on half and flip the tortilla over like a book. I do breakfast quesadillas like that and they are awesome and easy to flip.
Irene Jacob
This was delicious and so simple! I used 10 inch tortillas with a side of Spanish rice for my husband and I. Next time I will add extra ranch dressing.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Irene! Spanish rice sounds delicious! What a yummy meal!
Cynthia
Made these into panini sandwiches instead of quesadillas. Instead of rotisserie chicken, I used thin-sliced chicken breast that I cooked on the stove in olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. Also used colby jack sliced cheese instead of the shredded cheese since that was easier with the panini press. Instead of breaking up the bacon, I kept it in strips since I was putting it in a sandwich. Didn’t need the butter since I was pressing them and the machine crisps the bread on its own. Family loved them. Will certainly make them again.
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Beth Pierce
That sounds delicious! Thanks for all the great tips! So glad that you liked them!
Dolly Kumari
That looks like a quite delicious recipe, Looks like my indian Hindi readers site gonna like it too.
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Elaine Wolfe
Very good recipe for something quick and tasty. My husband says “I can make this anytime”
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Elaine! I am so glad that you enjoy it!
Jade Manning
Who doesn’t love a Mexican dinner! these look like my family would snatch them up in no time!
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Taylor
Such an easy and delicious lunch idea! Love the chicken/bacon/ranch combo!
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Katerina
This looks incredibly delicious!! My kids would LOVE these!!
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Kathy
I made this recipe to celebrate the end of the school year. It was a huge hit and all the kids devoured them (even the picky eaters!). Super easy and flavorful.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Kathy! I am glad that you enjoyed them!!
Chrissie
These look so delicious! Thank you Beth for posting this amazing recipe!
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Amy
Amazing!! Want to try using spring onions as our family loves onions in quesadillas. These were delicious as is!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed them!
Nora
Theses are great !
Deb Buenaga
I cooked a. Turkey breast this weekend so made these with leftover turkey. Yum!!
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Beth Pierce
That sounds delicious! Both the turkey meal and the the quesadilla! I am so hungry this morning!
Melanie Bauer
Looks fantastic! Love how super easy to make this and I bet those flavors are amazing, so excited to make this!
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Meagen Brosius
The whole family loves these quesadillas! They’re so easy to make and delicious! A fast favorite in our house!
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Suzy
This is my go to lunch on busy weekdays. The whole family eats more than their fair share!
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Taylor
So yummy! I love making quesadillas for lunch!
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Jade Manning
These look incredible! Literally my boys will go crazy for these!
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Paula
Who doesn’t love a good quesadilla! Looks delish.
Jenn
Totally my new favorite quesadilla recipe!! Thanks!
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Jamie
These quesadillas were just what I was looking for! Even my picky eater loved them!
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Elizabeth
Sounds yummy. Tell me, how in the world do you flip these over without everything falling out?
Beth Pierce
Everything is somewhat melted and sticking together. Plus a large wide spatula helps. You can also top the pan with a piece of foil so everything gets really heated and melted.
Amber
Good dipping sauce for this recipe? Last time I made it I used taco sauce. But looking for other ideas. My husband loves it
Beth Pierce
Guacamole, chipotle ranch, sour cream…. maybe the readers can pitch some ideas. My brain is kind of frozen from all this snow. We love and eat them without any kind of dipping sauce.
Cynthia Gatewood
What is the best way to keep both the Bacon Spinach Dip Quesadilla and chicken ranch warm and fresh?
Dolly
wasn’t able to locate the fiesta recipe.
Beth Pierce
I can only imagine that you are looking for this one? Easy Fiesta Quesadilla
Lane
Can you use any other chicken besides rotisserie?
Beth Pierce
Yes you could use canned chicken, pouched chicken, deli slices of chicken, baked or sauteed chicken.
Freddie
Just printed the recipe, going to give them a try.
Thank you!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Freddie. I hope you enjoy it!!
Nicole
What kind or recipe are your flour tortillas?
Beth Pierce
I use Tortilla Fresca Uncooked Flour Tortillas which I purchase from Costco.
Darrinnek Johnson
What brand of flour tortillas you use for your chicken bacon ranch quesadillas?
Beth Pierce
Sorry about the delay. I use Tortilla Fresca Uncooked Flour Tortillas which I purchase from Costco.
Katie
Making for dinner tomorrow night! Boyfriend loves the idea and is beyond ready thank you so much for sharing ?
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine!!
LISA
It looks so delicious . I am going to try it in two weeks.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it!!
Lyanne
I just made these, they are delicious! my two-year-old son won’t eat anything because he’s so picky but he loves these!
Catherine Swaim
That looks so easy and yummy. Thanks for posting!!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure. Yes it really is. I hope you enjoy!
Kristy
This looks really yummy, & easy enough for my teen age kids to do them selves when I’m not at home.. Thankyou for sharing
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome. That is one of my favorites quesadillas. ENJOY!!
Connie
Could you give us the calorie count, please! Thx!
Beth Pierce
I am sorry I do not have it. Hopefully I will find the time to install a plugin that will calculate that for me in the next few months.
Juanita Michael
Looks great! Thanks!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome!
Lori
Made this with turkey and a side of cranberries. Delicious!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Lori! So glad that you liked it!
Chrissy
I am going to make this with smoked turkey breast & a cranberry mayo dressing!!
Beth Pierce
Sounds amazing!!