Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Whip up a family-favorite weeknight meal with these Easy Chicken Quesadillas, a savory blend of juicy, spice-rubbed chicken, gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and crisp, golden tortillas. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a perfect balance of simplicity and flavor, combining pantry staples like garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin for a zesty punch. Each quesadilla is cooked to perfection in a skillet, creating a melty, cheesy center and a satisfyingly crispy exterior. Serve these irresistible wedges with creamy sour cream, vibrant salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for quick dinners, game day snacks, or casual gatherings, these quesadillas are sure to become your go-to recipe for easy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 0.5 cups Salsa
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Shred the cooked chicken breast into small pieces and place it in a medium bowl.
Add chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder to the chicken. Mix well to evenly coat the chicken with the spices.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 of the cheddar cheese and 1/4 of the Monterey Jack cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
Add 1/4 of the seasoned chicken on top of the cheese layer, then fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining tortillas, chicken, and cheese, adding more olive oil to the skillet as needed.
Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.5 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.5 g | 468% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 676 mg | 225% | |
| Sodium | 4681 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 213.5 g | 427% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2888 mg | 222% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 690 mg | 15% | |
*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.
