Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas! Packed with tender shredded chicken, seasoned with a hint of chili powder for optional spice, and a blend of rich, gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, these quesadillas are toasted to golden perfection on buttery flour tortillas. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy and crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or game-day gatherings. Serve them hot with a trio of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for dipping, and watch these cheesy delights disappear in no time. Simple, satisfying, and oh-so-delicious—these quesadillas are everything you’re craving!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 pieces flour tortillas
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 0.5 cup guacamole (for serving)
- 0.5 cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
Shred the cooked chicken into small pieces using two forks or your hands.
In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with salt, black pepper, and chili powder (if using).
Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place a tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/8 cup of Monterey Jack cheese evenly across the tortilla.
Add approximately 1/4 of the shredded chicken on top of the cheese layer.
Cover with another 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and place a second tortilla on top.
Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown.
Carefully flip the quesadilla using a wide spatula. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 1 minute before slicing into wedges.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, chicken, and cheese, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Serve the quesadillas warm, accompanied by sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.4 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.0 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 274% | |
| Sodium | 6685 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.1 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 228.2 g | 456% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 3140 mg | 242% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1211 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
