Chicken Quesadilla: The Best Cheesy Recipe You’ll Love
Learn how to make the perfect Chicken Quesadilla that is not only cheesy but also packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
- Stir in shredded chicken and taco seasoning, mixing well.
- On a tortilla, layer cheese, then the chicken mixture, and top with more cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half and place it in the skillet.
- Cook until golden brown on each side and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños or avocado.
- You can use any type of cheese you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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