Description
A delicious recipe for chicken quesadillas that are easy to make and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Flour Tortillas
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded
- 1 cups Mexican Cheese Blend, shredded
- 0 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 medium Bell Pepper, diced
- 0 medium Red Onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 0 teaspoon Cumin
- 0 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly coated and full of flavor!
- Chop the bell pepper and red onion into small uniform pieces (about ¼-inch). This ensures they cook quickly and distribute evenly throughout your quesadillas.
- Place one tortilla flat on your surface, sprinkle half of the Mexican cheese on one side, layer the seasoned chicken, add the diced vegetables, and top with the remaining cheese. Fold the tortilla over to secure the fillings.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, and the cheese is gooey and melted.
- Once cooked, remove from the skillet and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before cutting into wedges.
- Enjoy your quesadillas warm, garnished with fresh cilantro and served with dipping sauces like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for a delightful finish!
Notes
- Consider using corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Rotisserie chicken can also save you time!
- Feel free to choose any color of bell pepper you love!
- Ensure the red onion is finely diced for better distribution and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg