Crunchy Gooey Chicken Quesadillas
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Crunchy Gooey Chicken Quesadillas! Packed with tender shredded chicken, a vibrant mix of sautéed bell peppers and red onion, and a generous layer of melted Mexican blend cheese, these quesadillas deliver the perfect balance of textures and flavors. A hint of cumin and the zing of pickled jalapeños take this classic comfort food to the next level. Toasted to golden perfection in butter, these quesadillas are delightfully crisp on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve with creamy guacamole and tangy sour cream to complete the experience! Keywords: chicken quesadillas, crispy quesadillas, Mexican recipes, quick dinner ideas, easy tortilla recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese (shredded)
- 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 1 medium Bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 small Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Pickled jalapeños (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Guacamole (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced bell pepper and red onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet along with the salt, black pepper, and cumin. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm the chicken through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Lay a tortilla flat on a clean countertop or cutting board. Spread 1/4 of the shredded cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
Add 1/4 of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese, followed by some pickled jalapeño slices (to taste). Fold the tortilla in half to create a semicircle.
Repeat to assemble the remaining quesadillas.
In a large skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
Once cooked, transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board. Let them cool slightly before slicing into thirds or quarters.
Serve warm with sour cream and guacamole on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.4 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.3 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 731 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 5442 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 225.6 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 2143 mg | 165% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2844 mg | 61% | |
*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.
