: Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas

Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas

Loaded, cheesy, crispy quesadillas filled with marinated ranch chicken, smoky bacon, creamy cheeses, zesty jalapeños, and homemade buttermilk ranch sauce. These are bold, melty, and unbelievably satisfying—perfect for dinner, game day, or any comfort-food craving.

Ingredients

→ Chicken Marinade

• 6–7 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 oz Hidden Valley ranch seasoning packet
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• Juice from 7 oz La Costeña pickled jalapeños (can)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

→ Ranch Sauce

• 0.4 oz Hidden Valley buttermilk restaurant-style ranch seasoning
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
• 2–3 tablespoons finely diced pickled jalapeños (optional)

→ Quesadilla Assembly

• 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
• 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 oz shredded colby jack cheese
• Cream cheese, softened (to taste, for spreading)
• 4 strips cooked bacon, chopped
• Additional diced pickled jalapeños (optional, for topping)

The combination of marinated jalapeño-ranch chicken, smoky bacon, melty cheeses, and tangy homemade ranch sauce makes these quesadillas ridiculously flavorful and ultra-gooey inside crisp, golden tortillas.

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