Chicken Quesadillas: Easy, Flavorful Recipe for Homemade Joy
Enjoy the deliciousness of homemade Chicken Quesadillas with this easy and flavorful recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers; sauté until tender.
- Add shredded chicken, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir until everything is heated through.
- Remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese over half, add chicken mixture, then fold the tortilla over.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Try adding beans or corn for extra flavor.
- Serve with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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