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Grilled Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Mexican · Main course · 20 min total

A quick and easy grilled chicken and cheese quesadilla with a smoky, savory filling, perfect for a weeknight dinner or lunch.

Ingredients

• 2 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, red bell pepper, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Lay tortillas flat. Sprinkle half the cheese mixture over each tortilla, then top with chicken mixture and remaining cheese.
3. Fold tortillas in half to enclose filling.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place quesadillas in skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then cut into wedges. Serve warm.

Tips

• Use leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken for extra flavor.
• Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
• Quesadillas can be kept warm in a 200°F oven while cooking remaining batches.

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