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Name: Crispy Chicken Caesar Quesadilla
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 100 g shredded chicken (cooked and shredded); 60 g colby cheese (grated); 1 piece high-protein wrap (whole wheat or high protein tortilla); 2 slices crispy bacon (cooked and crumbled); 30 g lettuce (shredded); 2 tbsp light caesar dressing (or adjust to taste)

Recipeneon Kitchen

A crunchy, cheesy quesadilla packed with chicken, bacon, romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing. A fast lunch or dinner that feels like a salad and a toastie in one.

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Crisp, Cheesy, and Fast

This quesadilla hits like a Caesar salad and a grilled cheese in one bite. It is crunchy on the outside, melty inside, and done in minutes.

How to Serve It

Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Pair with a small green salad or veggie sticks.
Add extra dressing on the side for dipping.

Variations

Swap bacon for roasted mushrooms for a smoky, meatless option.
Use spinach instead of lettuce for a sturdier filling.
Add a pinch of chili flakes for gentle heat.

Crispy Chicken Caesar Quesadilla

Recipeneon Kitchen

A crunchy, cheesy quesadilla packed with chicken, bacon, romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing. A fast lunch or dinner that feels like a salad and a toastie in one.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Servings

Chef's Tips

Use pre-cooked chicken to keep this under 15 minutes.
Toast in a dry pan so the tortilla crisps without extra oil.
Lighten it up with a yogurt-based Caesar dressing.

Tools Used

Frying PanSpatula KnifeCutting Board

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Ingredients

Scale

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Main Quesadilla

100 g shredded chicken - cooked and shredded
60 g colby cheese - grated
1 piece high-protein wrap - whole wheat or high protein tortilla
2 slices crispy bacon - cooked and crumbled
30 g lettuce - shredded
2 tbsp light caesar dressing - or adjust to taste

Instructions

Assemble & Cook

1
Spread the dressing over the tortilla.
2
Pile chicken, bacon, lettuce, and cheese on one half.
3
Fold into a half-moon and press gently to seal.
4
Toast in a dry nonstick pan over medium heat until golden and the cheese melts.
5
Slice and serve while hot.