Description
A delightful chicken quesadilla recipe that’s perfect for family gatherings and everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1½ cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- ½ medium red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle half of the Mexican cheese blend on one half.
- Add a layer of seasoned chicken, followed by diced vegetables and a sprinkle of Monterey Jack cheese.
- Finish with the remaining Mexican cheese and fold the tortilla over.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes before cutting into triangular wedges.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different cheese blends or spices to customize flavor. To maintain crispiness, reheat leftover quesadillas in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: quesadilla, chicken, cheesy, easy recipe, family dinner
