Easy Chicken Quesadillas
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
372 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Description
Easy Chicken Quesadillas are made by cooking small pieces of chicken breast with taco seasoning, then sautéing diced bell pepper and onion until tender and slightly caramelized. The seasoned mixture is layered with shredded Mexican cheese inside flour tortillas, folded, and cooked in a skillet with butter or oil until the tortilla is crisp and the cheese melts.
The process involves cooking the filling separately first to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables have a pleasant texture. Then assembling the quesadilla ensures even melting and toasting, resulting in a satisfying contrast between the crunchy tortilla and creamy interior.
Served warm, these quesadillas can be a convenient meal or snack that pairs well with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. This recipe is straightforward with common ingredients and quick cooking steps.
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican cheese
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 bell pepper diced, any color, large
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet with oil on medium heat. Add in the chicken and taco seasoning. Cook for 4 minutes.
- Add in the bell pepper and onion, cook for another 5 minutes or until chicken and veggies gain color and are cooked through. Set aside.
- On a clean skillet, add a bit of butter or oil and place a tortilla on top. On half of the tortilla add cheese, the chicken mixture, and cover with more cheese. Fold the tortilla over to close.
- Once the tortilla is golden on one side, flip it over and cook for a few more minutes until the second side is also golden. Make sure that the cheese has melted. Repeat with the rest of quesadillas.
- Serve while the quesadillas are still warm!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 735IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 286mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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