Chicken Quesadilla

Name: Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; ¼ cup chopped onion; ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas; ¼ cup vegetable oil

12 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

These Chicken quesadillas are a popular Mexican-American dish that is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. They are often served with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Ready in 25 minutes.

Updated at: Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:58:42 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories736.1 kcal (37%)

Total Fat35.7 g (51%)

Carbs66.9 g (26%)

Sugars4.3 g (5%)

Protein37.7 g (75%)

Sodium1346.2 mg (67%)

Fiber4.1 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts

cooked and shredded

1 cupshredded cheddar cheese

½ cupshredded monterey jack cheese

¼ cupchopped onion

¼ cupgreen bell pepper

chopped

¼ cupfresh cilantro

chopped

1 tablespoontaco seasoning

¼ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

10flour tortillas

10 inch

¼ cupvegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on half of each tortilla.

Step 4

Fold the tortillas in half and press down gently.

Step 5

Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in the skillet or griddle.

Step 6

Add the quesadillas to the skillet or griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately.

Oven:

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 9

Place the quesadillas on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Tips:

Step 10

For extra flavor, add a dollop of sour cream, salsa, or guacamole to each quesadilla.

Step 11

If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

Step 12

To make sure the quesadillas are cooked through, cut one in half and check to make sure the chicken is heated through.