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Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadilla is a delicious Mexican dish featuring tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and cheese, grilled to perfection. It makes for a quick lunch or dinner option, loaded with flavor and very satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 skillet or frying pan
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Ensure the cooked chicken is well-seasoned for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salsa for serving optional
  • sour cream for serving optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced bell pepper, diced onion, and taco seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  • Layer half of the chicken mixture over the cheese, then top with more cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling and press gently to seal.
  • Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Flip the quesadilla carefully with a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
  • Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with salsa and sour cream if desired.
  • Ensure the cooked chicken is well-seasoned for the best flavor.
  • Store any leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cooked chicken is well-seasoned for the best flavor.
You can customize the filling by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms, or substituting the chicken with beef or beans for a different option.
Store any leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet before serving.