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Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas with Ranch Drizzle

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These Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo chicken, all balanced by a cool homemade ranch drizzle. Perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or anytime you crave bold, comforting flavors in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 4 large (10-inch) soft flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and sharp cheddar blend, divided)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter or neutral oil (plus more as needed)
  • Optional: 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
  • Optional: Chopped celery
  • Optional: Sliced jalapeños
  • For the Ranch Drizzle:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk (or milk)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce. Toss until evenly coated and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and buttermilk. Add parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon or lime juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and adjust consistency with more buttermilk if needed.
  3. Lay out tortillas. Sprinkle half the cheese over one side of each tortilla. Divide buffalo chicken mixture evenly over cheese. Top with green onions and any optional add-ins. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and fold tortillas in half.
  4. Heat butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add quesadillas (one or two at a time) and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning.
  5. Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges.
  6. Drizzle with homemade ranch and garnish with extra green onions or herbs if desired. Serve hot, with extra ranch on the side.

Notes

Don’t overfill quesadillas to prevent leaks. Use medium heat for best crispiness. Grate your own cheese for optimal melt. Keep finished quesadillas warm in a low oven if making a large batch. For gluten-free, use GF tortillas and check sauces. Ranch and buffalo chicken can be prepped ahead.

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