Description
A quick and satisfying chicken quesadilla recipe that pleases both kids and adults, packed with seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and vibrant vegetables.
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 until evenly coated.
- Chop the bell pepper and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
- Lay a tortilla flat, sprinkle half of the Mexican cheese blend on one half, top with seasoned chicken, diced veggies, and Monterey Jack cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let the quesadilla rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Notes
Serve with fresh cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quesadilla, chicken, easy recipe, family favorite