Chicken Quesadillas
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
437 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Quesadillas
Description
Chicken Quesadillas feature tender chicken breast chunks cooked with taco seasoning and mixed with sautéed bell peppers, onions, jalapeno, and garlic. The filling is layered between shredded melting cheese and flour tortillas. Cooking the assembled quesadilla in a hot pan crisps the tortilla and melts the cheese, giving a satisfying contrast between crunchy exterior and gooey interior.
The flavor is a blend of smoky and mildly spicy elements from the seasoning and jalapeno balanced by the sweetness of sautéed onions and peppers. The melting cheese enhances the creaminess and brings the filling together inside the crispy tortilla casing.
This dish serves well as a handheld meal, snack, or appetizer. It pairs naturally with dips like sour cream and salsa or guacamole to add freshness and creaminess. Slicing each quesadilla makes them easy to share and enjoy as finger food.
A helpful tip is to add avocado slices inside before adding the second layer of cheese for added creaminess and richness if desired. Make sure to cook the chicken completely and let the quesadilla brown evenly on both sides for optimal texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 cup bell pepper any color, diced
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper optional, diced
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups melting cheese shredded
- 4 medium flour tortillas
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy duty pan. Add the chicken breasts and taco seasoning to the pan. Sautee 4-5 minutes then add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, sautee another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove mixture from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add ½ teaspoon oil and a tortilla, top with a handful of shredded cheese, and 1/4th the chicken mixture, then with more cheese. Fold the tortilla and cook on both sides until crispy and golden. Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- To serve: Slice tortillas in half or thirds and serve with sour-cream, salsa, guacamole or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Add fresh avocado slices inside the quesadilla before adding the second cheese layer for extra creaminess.
- Cook the chicken fully with seasoning before assembling to ensure tender, flavorful filling.
- Flip the quesadilla carefully to crisp both sides evenly without spilling the filling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1092IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 328mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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