Chipotle Ranch Chicken Quesadillas (Print Format)
Melty quesadillas filled with spiced chicken, creamy chipotle ranch, and gooey cheese—hearty and satisfying.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Quesadilla Ingredients
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2 lb chicken breast
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Olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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4 tsp chili powder
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2 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp paprika
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2 tsp dried cilantro
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1 lime, juiced
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Fresh or dried cilantro
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Large burrito-size flour tortillas
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Shredded Chihuahua cheese
→ Chipotle Ranch Ingredients
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup milk
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp dried dill
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
# Steps:
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Combine all ingredients for the chipotle ranch dressing in a blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Cut the chicken into small pieces and place in a bowl. Add olive oil, salt, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, paprika, dried cilantro, and black pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken until fully done, then add lime juice and fresh or dried cilantro. Stir to combine.
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Place shredded Chihuahua cheese and chipotle ranch sauce onto one side of a tortilla. Add cooked chicken and additional cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
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Cook the folded tortillas in a skillet over medium heat until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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Serve the quesadillas with additional chipotle ranch sauce on the side. Enjoy!
# Tips:
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Shredded Chihuahua cheese melts exceptionally well for quesadillas. Alternatively, Monterey Jack, cheddar, or mozzarella can be used.
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If short on time, a store-bought chipotle sauce, such as Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce, serves as a quick substitute for the chipotle ranch.
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Using 2 lbs of chicken provides leftovers; scale down to 1 lb for smaller portions.