5 from 104 votes
Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadillas combine soft flour tortillas filled with a savory mix of cooked chicken, sautéed bell peppers, onions, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. The filling is seasoned with taco or fajita seasoning for a nicely spiced flavor. The quesadillas are lightly pan-fried until golden and the cheese inside melts to create a warm, satisfying texture. This recipe provides a flexible, handheld meal or snack that can be served hot after a brief rest period to allow filling to set.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
346 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% 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.