Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas Ranch Drizzle (Printable version)
Crispy tortillas stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese, and topped with cooling ranch drizzle.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - Place a tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle 1/4 of the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese evenly over half the tortilla. Top with 1/4 of the buffalo chicken mixture, green onions, and celery.
03 - Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
04 - Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place two quesadillas in the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more oil as needed.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk ranch dressing with milk until smooth and drizzle consistency is achieved.
06 - Slice quesadillas into wedges. Drizzle with ranch dressing and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The ranch drizzle cuts through the heat just enough so you can keep eating without reaching for milk
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a pub that takes reservations
02 -
- Don't overload the tortillas or you'll have a cheese explosion situation when you try to flip them
- Let them cook for the full 2 to 3 minutes—if you try to flip too early, the tortilla tears and all your beautiful filling ends up in the pan
03 -
- Cooking two quesadillas at once saves time but don't crowd the pan or they'll steam instead of crisp up
- If the cheese isn't melting, the heat might be too low—crank it slightly and give it another minute