Quick and Easy Leftover Chicken Quesadillas

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4.7

126 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    256 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Quick and Easy Leftover Chicken Quesadillas

Transform leftover chicken into a 5-star meal in under 20 minutes with these leftover chicken quesadillas. They're crispy, cheesy, and pack the right amount of flavor and texture!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 8-10 inch flour tortillas
  • 1.5 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterrey jack cheese I used cheddar
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream or cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour-cream, shredded chicken, cheese, garlic powder, cilantro, salt and pepper.Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray over medium heat. Carefully place one tortilla on the pan, top with half the mixture and spread out evenly, top with another tortilla. Cook for 2 minutes then flip with a spatula and cook the other side for 2 minutes or until light golden and the cheese is melted. Repeat for 2nd quesadilla.
  3. Remove from heat and cut into 8 slices. Serve with salsa or guacamole.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving (1/2 quesadilla) Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 183mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 563IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 226mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (1/2 quesadilla)
Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Potassium 183mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 563IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 226mg 23%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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