SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – A classic cheese quesadilla isn’t just the stuff of afterschool snacks anymore. See how to turn a simple quesadilla into a delicious dinner for the whole family – one that can be ready in 15 minutes, thanks to some shortcuts and Cache Valley® Shredded Cheese.

Hearty Bufflao Ranch Quesadillas
Ingredients:
● 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
● 2 cups Bell Pepper Strips, Red, Yellow, and/or Green
● ¼ cup Diced Onion
● 1 cup Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
● ½ cup Mild Buffalo Sauce, divided
● ½ cup Ranch Dressing
● 8 (8-inch) Flour Tortillas
● 1½ cups Cache Valley® Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
● Sliced Carrots and Celery for serving
Steps:

  1. HEAT oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. ADD peppers and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until
    peppers and onions are tender and have browned; remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. TOSS ¼ cup buffalo sauce with shredded rotisserie chicken
  4. MIX the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing in a small serving bowl and set aside for
    dipping sauce.
  5. LAYER ¼ cup of the chicken, ¼ of the cooked pepper mixture, about ⅓ cup of cheese,
    and the second tortilla. Repeat for a total of 4 quesadillas.
  6. WIPE out the skillet used to cook the peppers and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  7. COOK the quesadillas for 3 minutes on each side or until golden and cheese is melted.
    Cut into wedges and serve with barbecue ranch dipping sauce

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100% Farmer Owned, so you know it’s made with the highest-quality dairy.

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