Chicken Quesadilla Base
Upgrade your weeknight meals with this easy and flavorful Chicken Quesadilla Base recipe! Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken is cooked to perfection with a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder, then layered with melted Mexican cheese and crisp golden tortillas. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, this versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether served as a quick appetizer, a hearty snack, or a filling dinner, these quesadillas deliver a satisfying crunch and cheesy goodness in every bite. Pair them with your favorite dips like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for a crowd-pleasing dish everyone will devour. Use this recipe as the ultimate base for creating custom quesadilla fillings tailored to your taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Slice the chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
Heat the skillet and cook the seasoned chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and no longer pink inside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Clean the skillet, then return it to medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and let it melt, coating the surface of the skillet.
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
Add a portion of the cooked chicken on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, chicken, and cheese, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1020 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.3 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 347 mg | 7% | |
*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.
