Chicken Quesadillas
These Chicken Quesadillas are easy to make, delicious, and the perfect comfort food for any occasion, filled with tender chicken and colorful veggies.
Ingredients
For the quesadillas
- 2 cups Chicken Breast, cooked and shredded You can bake, boil or grill the chicken.
- 4 large Flour Tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese (mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack preferred)
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, sliced Fresh bell peppers add extra crunch.
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning You can make your own if needed.
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Fresh Cilantro, optional for garnish Adds great flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook your chicken until juicy and tender, let it cool, and shred into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced bell peppers and onions for about 5-7 minutes until soft.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet with veggies, sprinkle in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine the flavors.
- In another skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat until pliable.
Assembly and Cooking
- Layer a tortilla with the chicken and veggie mixture, sprinkle cheese on top, and cover with another tortilla.
- Cook the assembled quesadillas on each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Serving
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or alongside a simple salad or refried beans.
Notes
Don’t overfill your quesadillas to avoid messy edges. Use medium heat to prevent burning tortillas while melting cheese. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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