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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Irresistibly Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe You’ll Love

Enjoy this delicious Chicken Quesadilla Recipe, quick to make and customizable to suit every taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas 10-inch, gluten-free option: corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast shredded, rotisserie chicken can be used
  • 1.5 cups Mexican Cheese Blend shredded
  • 0.5 cups Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper diced
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter for cooking
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
  2. Dice the bell pepper and finely chop the red onion into small pieces.
  3. Place a tortilla flat and sprinkle half of the Mexican cheese blend over one half. Add the seasoned chicken, vegetables, and remaining cheese. Fold the tortilla.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil or butter. Cook the folded quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Cut into wedges.
  6. Serve warm with guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overfilling the quesadilla and maintain medium heat for even cooking. Let it rest before slicing for better presentation.

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