Description
Chicken quesadillas are a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables wrapped in a warm tortilla, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas: 4 large tortillas
- Cooked chicken: 2 cups of shredded chicken
- Shredded cheese: 2 cups (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Bell peppers: 1 cup, sliced
- Onions: 1 cup, sliced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding it into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the sliced onions and bell peppers in olive oil until tender, then add the shredded chicken and seasonings.
- Assemble the quesadillas by layering the chicken mixture and cheese on one half of a tortilla, then fold it over.
- Cook the quesadillas in a skillet until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm with sour cream or salsa.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling the quesadillas to ensure easy flipping.
- Use a hot skillet for a crispy texture.
- Let ingredients come to room temperature before cooking.
- Don’t skip the olive oil for crispiness.
- Cook on medium heat for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken quesadillas, easy recipe, Mexican food, quick dinner