Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Name: Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 quesadillas
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese; 4 large flour tortillas; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Optional: 1/2 cup diced bell peppers and onions

Mexican · Main course · 25 min total

Chicken Quesadilla recipe videos

A crispy tortilla filled with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and optional veggies, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or snack.

10
min prep

15
min cook

4
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
4 large flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Optional: 1/2 cup diced bell peppers and onions

Instructions

In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little oil.
Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, add chicken mixture and optional veggies, then top with more cheese. Fold the other half over.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cut into wedges and serve.

Tips

Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
For extra crispiness, brush tortillas with oil before cooking.

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