Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Sink your teeth into these Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas for a quick and satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavor! Perfectly seasoned shredded chicken is layered with gooey melted cheddar cheese and tucked inside golden, crispy flour tortillas, making this recipe a crowd-pleasing favorite. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients like taco seasoning and butter, these quesadillas are an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Add a sprinkle of fresh green onions for extra zest and serve with tangy sour cream and salsa for dipping to take this irresistible dish to the next level. Whether you’re looking for a kid-approved dinner or a savory snack, these quesadillas deliver big on flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas (large)
- 2 tablespoons Butter or oil
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
- 2 stalks Green onions (chopped, optional)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving, optional)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving, optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken and taco seasoning until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle 1/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over one side. Top with 1/4 of the seasoned chicken mixture and green onions (if using), then sprinkle another 1/4 of the cheese on top. Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter or oil as needed.
Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.5 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.6 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 708 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 4596 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.0 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 213.1 g | 426% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1680 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2140 mg | 46% | |
*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.
