Description
A crispy, cheesy, and flavorful chicken quesadilla that’s quick and easy to make, combining tender seasoned chicken with melted cheese inside a golden, toasted tortilla.
Ingredients
2 large flour tortillas
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
1/4 cup bell peppers, diced (optional)
1/4 cup onion, diced (optional)
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp butter or oil
Salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Mix cooked chicken with cumin, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl to season the meat.
- If using, sauté bell peppers and onions in a bit of oil until softened.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half the cheese over one side.
- Layer the seasoned chicken and sautéed veggies (if using) on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken and veggies.
- Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, cut into wedges, and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
Optional vegetables like bell peppers and onions add sweetness and texture.
Substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for variations.
Use black beans or corn for added texture and flavor.
Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a skillet for best crispiness, about 2 minutes per side.
Flour tortillas are preferred for crispiness, but corn tortillas can be used for gluten-free option.
Add jalapeños or cayenne pepper to make it spicy.
Uncooked quesadillas can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (half recipe)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
