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