Creamy Ranch Pineapple Quesadillas

Elevate your quesadilla game with these irresistible Creamy Ranch Pineapple Quesadillas—a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors wrapped in a golden, crispy tortilla. Featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in creamy ranch dressing, juicy crushed pineapple, and a touch of fresh cilantro, this inventive twist on a classic quesadilla is both vibrant and satisfying. Layers of gooey mozzarella cheese melt beautifully to hold the filling together, ensuring every bite is a cheesy delight. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, these quesadillas are ideal for a unique weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve them with extra ranch or salsa for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 0.5 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
• 0.25 cup Ranch dressing
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, crushed pineapple, and chopped cilantro. Stir until well combined.

Step 2

Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 3

Spread the chicken and pineapple mixture evenly over the cheese layer on each tortilla.

Step 4

Top the mixture with another layer of shredded mozzarella cheese to ensure melted, gooey goodness.

Step 5

Fold each tortilla in half to create a semicircle, gently pressing down to secure the filling.

Step 6

Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter (about 1/2 tablespoon for each quesadilla). Allow the butter to melt and coat the pan surface.

Step 7

Place a folded quesadilla into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted completely.

Step 8

Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter to the pan as needed.

Step 9

Let the cooked quesadillas rest for 1 minute to cool slightly before slicing them into wedges.

Step 10

Serve warm with extra ranch dressing or a side of salsa for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(873.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2188.2

Total Fat 118.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 449.0mg	0%
Sodium 3536.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 126.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 147.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 1947.1mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 943.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 27.3%

Carbs: 23.4%