Description
Our ultimate Chicken Quesadilla recipe that is made on a Blackstone griddle is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Jalapeño Ranch:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream (regular or dairy-free)
- 1 jalapeño, cut into large pieces with seeds + membrane removed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Chicken Quesadillas:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (regular or plant-based)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- extra virgin olive oil (sub avocado oil)
- kosher salt & ground black pepper
- 6 bacon slices, cut into 1 inch pieces or in half?
- 6 soft taco tortillas
- 4 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (regular or dairy-free)
Serving Suggestions:
- pico de gallo
- jalapeño slices
- guacamole
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a glass bowl or shallow baking dish and add 1/4 cup soy sauce; toss to coat. Set aside while you prep the remaining items.
- Make Jalapeño Ranch: Put all of the jalapeño ranch ingredients in a small food processor or blender. Blend on high until fully combined and creamy. Taste and adjust any flavors according to your personal preferences.
- Garlic Butter: Combine the butter and minced garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Bring flat-top griddle to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and spread over the cooktop. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Place chicken on the hot cooktop and season with salt and pepper. Close lid and let cook 2-3 minutes. Open and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Then add about 1 tablespoon garlic butter. Close lid and let cook for another 1-2 minutes. Open and flip chicken. Season other side of chicken with salt and pepper, add another tablespoon of garlic butter. Let chicken cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 162 degrees F (use a meat thermometer).
- Cook Bacon: While the chicken cooks, place the bacon on the same cooktop to cook for a few minutes to your desired crispness. Remove and set aside on a plate lined with paper towel.
- Rest Chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice or cut into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Make Quesadilla: Place 3 tortillas on the hot flat top, add cheese, chicken, and bacon to half of each tortilla. Use a large spatula to fold each tortilla over the fillings. Cook both sides until cheese is melted through. Remove and repeat this process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
- Serve: Cut quesadillas into triangles and enjoy by dipping in the Jalapeño Ranch. Option to enjoy with pico de gallo, extra jalapeño slices or guacamole!
Notes
- Dairy Free: use a plant-based butter, dairy-free shredded cheese, and dairy-free sour cream in the jalapeño ranch dressing.
- Gluten Free: grab your favorite gluten-free tortillas from your local grocery store.
- Blackstone vs. Skillet: feel free to make these in a cast iron skillet if you don’t have a flat-top or Blackstone griddle.
- Meal Prep: option to prep the chicken, bacon, and ranch ahead of time for a super quick and easy dinner!
- Storage: leftover quesadillas can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just be sure to keep the ranch dip in a separate container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 551
- Sugar: 1.9 g
- Sodium: 806.9 mg
- Fat: 41.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.1 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 27.4 g
- Cholesterol: 136.4 mg