Easy Spicy Chicken Quesadillas
Turn up the heat on your weeknight dinners with these Easy Spicy Chicken Quesadillas! Packed with tender, seasoned chicken breast, gooey Mexican blend cheese, and a kick of jalapeños, this quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for satisfying your Tex-Mex cravings in just 25 minutes. A blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder adds bold, smoky depth to each bite, while golden, crispy tortillas provide the perfect contrast. Simple yet irresistible, these quesadillas are ideal for a casual dinner, game day snack, or even a party appetizer. Serve them with sour cream and salsa for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time! Perfect for fans of easy chicken recipes, spicy dishes, and cheesy comfort foods.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 4 pieces medium flour tortillas
- 1 piece jalapeños (sliced, optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the skillet)
- 0.5 cups sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cups salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well to evenly coat the chicken with the spices.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter, ensuring the surface of the skillet is well greased.
Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
Add 1/2 cup of the spiced chicken over the cheese and, if desired, a few slices of jalapeño for extra heat.
Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently with a spatula to hold it together.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, chicken, and cheese.
Let the cooked quesadillas cool slightly, then slice into wedges using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
Serve warm with a side of sour cream and salsa for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.6 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.4 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 697 mg | 232% | |
| Sodium | 3884 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 211.0 g | 422% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2132 mg | 164% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1939 mg | 41% | |
*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.
