Crispy Chicken Quesadillas: Discover the Perfect Recipe!
Crispy Chicken Quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish, perfect for a quick meal or snack. Filled with tender chicken and melted cheese, these quesadillas are sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with taco seasoning, bell peppers, and onions.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add a portion of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut into wedges and serve with salsa or sour cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- These quesadillas can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg