Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken quesadillas are a flavorful delight that combines tender, seasoned chicken with gooey cheese and colorful veggies, all nestled in crispy tortillas. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a satisfying explosion of flavor in every bite. Customize your quesadillas with your favorite ingredients and dip them in salsa or sour cream for an irresistible meal everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and shred the chicken.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and garlic for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Layer shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, and cheese on half of each tortilla. Fold over.
- Cook each filled tortilla in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve hot with salsa or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg