Spicy chicken quesadillas

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4.7

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    481 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Spicy chicken quesadillas

These spicy chicken quesadillas are perfection served with sour cream and 5-minute salsa. If you're looking for an easy Game Day snack, a quick dinner recipe or something delicious for lunch, you've found it!

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Ingredients

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For the filling

  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeds removed, finely diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeds removed, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1-2 tsp Jalapeño finely chopped (to taste)
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1-2 tbsp taco seasoning (to taste)
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander / cilantro finely chopped

For the quesadillas

  • 4 large flour tortillas

To serve

  • salsa
  • sour cream
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Instructions

  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan then saute the onion, bell peppers, garlic and jalapeno for 2-3 minutes until the onion starts to soften.
  2. Add the seasonings and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the shredded chicken and stir to coat the chicken in all the aromatics. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. (The filling can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in a sealed container in the fridge.)
  4. Once cooled, add the cheese and cilantro/coriander and stir well to combine.
  5. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the pan, add filling to half of the tortilla then fold over the rest. I like to cook two quesadillas, side-by-side to make cooking time a little quicker.
  6. Cover with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides with the cheese completely melted.
  7. Remove from the pan, allow to cool for a minute then slice into wedges.
  8. Serve the quesadillas with sour cream, salsa and guacamole for dipping.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 129mg (43%) Sodium 721mg (30%) Potassium 597mg (17%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1480IU (30%) Vitamin C 97mg (108%) Calcium 415mg (42%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 481kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 721mg 30%
Potassium 597mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1480IU 30%
Vitamin C 97mg 108%
Calcium 415mg 42%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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