Description
This easy chicken quesadilla recipe is a quick, customizable, and family-friendly meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with flavorful shredded chicken, melty cheese, and optional veggies, it’s a satisfying dish that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup salsa or taco sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped onions (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, salsa or taco sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and optional veggies. Mix well.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly butter or oil it.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half with shredded cheese, then top with the chicken mixture, and more cheese if desired.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the filling and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for a minute before slicing into wedges.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quick prep.
- Add in your favorite veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or corn for variety.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet or oven for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
