Description
These Chicken Quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for any day of the week. Packed with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and flavorful seasonings, they are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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Chicken Quesadillas:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking
For serving:
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, diced red bell pepper, green onions, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a skillet, spread chicken mixture on tortilla, fold in half, cook both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed onions or jalapeños to the filling.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
