Description
Chicken Quesadillas are a crowd-pleasing dish that transforms simple ingredients into a cheesy, savory delight. With tender chicken, melted cheese, and colorful veggies enveloped in a crispy tortilla, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings. Quick to prepare and customizable, these quesadillas are sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup pico de gallo (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (sliced) – optional
- 1 onion (sautéed) – optional
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the seasoned chicken for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Assemble each quesadilla by placing one tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle half with cheese, layer with cooked chicken and optional veggies, then top with more cheese before folding.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
- Slice into wedges and serve with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg