Quick and Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Quick and Easy Chicken Quesadillas, a family-friendly favorite that's ready in just 25 minutes! Packed with tender cooked chicken, gooey melted cheese, and optional add-ins like sweet corn and colorful bell peppers, these quesadillas deliver bold flavors and satisfying texture with minimal effort. The crispy, golden tortillas provide the perfect contrast to the cheesy, savory filling, making each bite truly crave-worthy. Perfect as a quick lunch, dinner, or game-day snack, these quesadillas pair beautifully with salsa and creamy sour cream for dipping. With simple ingredients and a straightforward cooking process, this recipe is your go-to for a delicious, no-fuss meal that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large Flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 cup Cooked corn (optional)
- 0.5 cup Diced bell peppers (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Salsa (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chicken, shredded cheese, corn (if using), and diced bell peppers (if using). Add salt and pepper, then gently mix to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Spread the chicken and cheese filling evenly over one half of each flour tortilla, then fold the other half over the filling to create a semi-circle shape.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter and swirl it around to coat the bottom of the pan.
Place a folded quesadilla into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, until the tortilla is golden and crispy, then use a spatula to carefully flip it over and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Once cooked, transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and let them rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing them into wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Serve the quesadillas warm with salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 1370 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.3 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 561 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 709 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.
