Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Mexican · Main course · 20 min total
A crispy tortilla filled with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and optional veggies, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
10
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
2
servings
servings
450
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Lay tortillas flat. Sprinkle half the cheese on one half of each tortilla. Top with seasoned chicken, cilantro, and remaining cheese. Fold tortillas in half.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with the second quesadilla.
- Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add sautéed onions and bell peppers.
- Serve immediately for best crispiness.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet or oven.
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