Description
Delicious and easy-to-make chicken quesadillas filled with cheese and optional vegetables, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced onion (optional)
- Sour cream or guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. If you’re using bell pepper and onion, sauté them lightly in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil until just softened.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle half of it with a layer of cheddar and mozzarella. Add the seasoned chicken on top, then any optional vegetables. Finish with a final sprinkle of cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook Until Golden: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil. Place the folded tortilla in the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and crisp. The cheese should be melted and bubbly.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the skillet, let it sit for a minute, then slice into wedges. Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite salsa.
Notes
- This dish can be customized by adding different vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- Serve with a side of salsa for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg