Chicken Quesadillas
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these delicious chicken quesadillas, perfectly crafted to satisfy your cravings. Golden-brown tortillas envelop tender, seasoned chicken and gooey cheese, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Quick and easy to prepare, these quesadillas are perfect for family dinners, game nights, or any occasion where good food is a must. With customizable ingredients, you can add your favorite veggies and spices to create a dish that’s uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 450g)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop bell peppers and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook until golden brown (6–8 minutes).
- Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture; cover for about 1 minute until melted.
- Place one tortilla on a clean surface; fill half with the chicken mixture and fold.
- Cook each folded quesadilla in the skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides (3–4 minutes per side).
- Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg