Quesadillas with Chilies and Olives
Turn up the flavor on your weeknight dinner with these irresistibly cheesy Quesadillas with Chilies and Olives! Featuring melty mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, zesty diced green chilies, and briny black olives layered between golden, crispy flour tortillas, this recipe is a fiesta of bold flavors and satisfying textures. A touch of fresh cilantro adds a burst of brightness, while optional sour cream and salsa make perfect dipping partners. Ready in just 20 minutes, these quesadillas are an easy, crowd-pleasing meal or snack that's perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings. Simple, delicious, and packed with Southwestern flair—this recipe will become your ultimate go-to for quick comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 cup Canned green chilies, diced
- 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Lay two flour tortillas flat on a clean surface.
Sprinkle 1/4 of the shredded cheese evenly over each tortilla.
Evenly distribute the diced green chilies and sliced black olives over the cheese.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro over each tortilla for added freshness.
Top each prepared tortilla with another tortilla to form a quesadilla.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Flip the quesadilla gently using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the second side is golden and crispy.
Repeat with the remaining quesadilla, adding more oil or butter to the skillet if needed.
Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing into quarters.
Serve warm with optional sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 3217 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*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.
