Chicken Quesadillas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Quesadillas
Description
Chicken Quesadillas feature cooked chicken combined with sautéed onions and bell peppers, seasoned with taco or fajita spices to create a flavorful filling. The filling is placed inside half of a large flour tortilla and topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Folding the tortilla over the filling and brushing the outside with olive oil ensures a crispy, golden finish when cooked on a skillet. Cooking over medium-low heat allows the cheese to melt thoroughly without burning the tortilla.
The resulting quesadillas have a crisp exterior with a warm, cheesy interior complemented by tender chicken and vegetables. They can be cut into smaller pieces, making them convenient for serving as a main dish or party finger food. They also pair well with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for added flavor contrast.
For those using raw chicken, the recipe advises cooking bite-sized pieces seasoned with salt and pepper before combining with other ingredients. Alternatively, baking the assembled quesadillas in the oven at 400°F can be used to prepare multiple servings at once. This baking method crisps the tortillas and melts the cheese evenly. Allowing the quesadillas to cool for a few minutes before cutting helps the filling stay intact and not leak out.
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus extra as needed
- 1 small bell pepper red or green
- ⅓ cup onion finely diced
- 1 ½ cups chicken or chopped chicken, cooked shredded
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet, or fajita seasoning
- 2 cups Monterey jack cheese or shredded Mexican cheese blend, shredded
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add bell peppers and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken, seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer 3-4 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Lay out the tortillas and sprinkle with ½ cup cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add ¼ of the chicken mixture. Fold half of the tortilla over the filling. Brush the outside of each tortilla with olive oil.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat (or a griddle). Lightly brown each quesadillas 3-4 minutes per side or until golden and cheese is melted.
- Cool 2-3 minutes and cut each tortilla into 3 pieces.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken that's either shredded or chopped small for even filling distribution.
- If starting with raw chicken breasts, season and cook them thoroughly before assembling the quesadillas.
- For larger batches, brush quesadillas with olive oil and bake at 400°F for 8-12 minutes until crispy and melted.
- Let cooked quesadillas rest 2-3 minutes before slicing to prevent filling from spilling out.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 810IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 463mg | 46% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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