Description
This Easy Chicken Quesadillas recipe is a quick and delicious meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Tender chicken seasoned with taco spices is sautéed with bell peppers and onions, then layered with melted Mexican cheese inside warm flour tortillas to create golden, crispy quesadillas that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Mixture
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 large bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
For the Quesadillas
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat and cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Add the chicken pieces along with the taco seasoning and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the chicken is evenly coated and starts to brown.
- Add vegetables: Incorporate the diced bell pepper and onion into the skillet with the chicken. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables are softened with a light golden color. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare quesadillas: Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a layer of Mexican cheese over one half of the tortilla, then spoon the chicken and vegetable mixture on top, and add more cheese over the filling. Fold the tortilla over to form a half-moon shape.
- Cook quesadillas: Cook the folded tortilla for a few minutes until the bottom side turns golden brown. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese inside has melted completely. Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning.
- Repeat and serve: Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Serve the quesadillas warm, sliced into wedges for easy sharing and enjoyment.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and for easier flipping.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or other spices to the chicken mixture for extra heat.
- Use a sharp Mexican cheese blend for the best melt and flavor.
- Leftover quesadillas can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or oven for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
