Chicken Quesadillas: A Juicy Twist on Classic Comfort Food
Delicious chicken quesadillas are packed with flavor and make for a perfect meal any time of the day. This recipe provides a juicy twist on classic comfort food that is sure to please!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 4 large tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/4 cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté bell peppers and onions until soft.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with taco seasoning.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over half of each tortilla, then top with sautéed veggies and cheese.
- Fold the tortillas in half and cook in the skillet until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- For extra kick, consider adding jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Customize your quesadillas by adding more vegetables or different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Quesadillas
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