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Golden-brown chicken quesadillas stacked and filled with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and colorful peppers, served with guacamole, sour cream, and fresh avocado, perfect for a Chicken Quesadilla Recipe.

Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe to Make 5 Steps

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A crowd-pleasing chicken quesadilla recipe that's super easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy both kids and adults. Loaded with cheese and perfectly seasoned chicken.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 quesadillas
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly
  • 6 large flour tortillas 8-inch
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • Cooking spray or butter for tortillas
Optional Toppings
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Pico de gallo
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Hot sauce

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  2. Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes)
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant
  4. Add shredded chicken and taco seasoning
  5. Stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  7. Transfer to a bowl and clean the skillet for quesadilla assembly
Assemble the Quesadillas
  1. Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface
  2. Sprinkle about ½ cup of the mixed cheeses on one half of the tortilla
  3. Add approximately ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture over the cheese
  4. Top with another sprinkle of cheese (this helps the quesadilla stick together)
  5. Fold the empty half over the filled half to create a half-moon shape
Cook the Quesadillas
  1. Heat the same skillet over medium heat
  2. Lightly spray one side of the quesadilla with cooking spray (or brush with butter)
  3. Place the quesadilla in the skillet, sprayed side down
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy
  5. Spray the top side with cooking spray, then carefully flip
  6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is fully melted and both sides are crispy
  7. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute before slicing

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 29gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor
  • Shred your own cheese rather than using pre-shredded for better melting
  • Don't overfill the quesadillas – less is more for proper sealing
  • Let the quesadillas rest briefly before cutting to prevent the filling from spilling out
 

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