Quesadillas
Crispy, golden, and oozing with melted cheese, these easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect weeknight comfort food that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring a flavorful filling of tender, shredded chicken seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt, these quesadillas are layered with a dreamy blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses for maximum gooeyness. The tortillas are buttered and cooked to perfection on a skillet, delivering an irresistible crunch with every bite. Perfectly customizable, these quesadillas can be served with your favorite toppings like creamy guacamole, tangy salsa, or a dollop of sour cream. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, satisfying dinner, or snack to please a crowd, this recipe is your go-to for cheesy, Tex-Mex deliciousness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 1.5 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- Optional toppings (e.g., sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ground cumin, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly seasoned.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of a tortilla. Place it buttered-side down onto the skillet.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of Monterey Jack cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla.
Add 1/4 of the seasoned chicken on top of the cheese layer.
Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently with a spatula to flatten it slightly.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until the cheese is melted, and the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until both sides are golden brown.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing into wedges.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
Serve warm with optional toppings such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.7 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.1 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 661 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 4020 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 206.0 g | 412% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2740 mg | 211% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1047 mg | 22% | |
*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.
