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Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
Savor the deliciousness of these cheesy chicken quesadillas, a perfect blend of melty cheese, juicy marinated chicken, and a touch of spice. Bring the taste of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table tonight!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Quesadillas
Calories: 549 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Quesadilla:
- 4 10- inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons salsa
- guacamole for serving
- sour cream for serving
- Additional salsa for serving
Instructions
Chicken Marinade:
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, cayenne pepper, parsley, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Pour the marinade over chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove chicken from the pan and chop into small pieces.
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Quesadilla:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Place a tortilla in the pan on top of the melted butter and sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese evenly over the entire tortilla.
- Add 1/2 cup of cooked and shredded chicken on top of one half of the cheese and spread 1 tablespoon of salsa on the other half.
- Allow the cheese to melt for about 3-4 minutes, then fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook for another minute, then flip the quesadilla to ensure the other side browns to your liking and the cheese melts thoroughly.
- Repeat steps 2a-2e with the remaining tortillas and ingredients, adding more butter as needed.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and cut into wedges.
- Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and additional salsa on the side.
Nutrition Information
Calories
549kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
825mg
(34%)
Potassium
232mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1072IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
457mg
(46%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1072IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 457mg | 46% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.