Perfect Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 large quesadillas
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Calories
590 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican
Perfect Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
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Easy chicken quesadilla recipe with crispy tortillas, chopped vegetables and lots of cheese! Come see my tips and tricks making this recipe THE BEST!
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Ingredients
- 4 tortilla large
- 1/3 cup bell pepper , diced
- 1/3 cup red onion , dicd
- 1/3 cup chicken , cooked finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded, or Pepper Jack or Monterey cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Toppings:
- salsa Optional
- jalapeños Optional, pickled
- sour cream Optional
- guacamole Optional
- crema mexicana
Instructions
- Dice chicken breast into small cubes. Spray a small frying pan with cooking spray. Cook chicken, combined with 1 teaspoon chili powder over medium heat. Continue to stir until fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes. Place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb any remaining moisture. Dice cooked chicken pieces even finer than before.
- In same small frying pan sprayed with cooking spray combine bell pepper and onion. Cook until both are soft, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside in a small bowl.
- In a large frying pan heat 1 tablespoons oil. Add one large tortilla, top with 1/4 cup cheese, 1/2 of the chicken mixture and 1/2 of the onion and bell pepper mixture. Cover with an additional 1/4 cup of cheese and top with a second tortilla, press down. Continue to fry until the bottom of quesadilla is browned and crispy. Using a large spatula and a fast hand, FLIP!
- Cook other side until browned and crispy.
- Remove to a cutting board and cut into quarters.
- Serve with jalapenos, salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it went!
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
794mg
(33%)
Potassium
293mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1665IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
33.7mg
(37%)
Calcium
477mg
(48%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2large quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 794mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1665IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 33.7mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 477mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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