Tasty Approved Golden Quesadillas
Discover the ultimate comfort food with these Tasty Approved Golden Quesadillas! Bursting with flavor, this quick and easy recipe combines gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, tender shredded chicken, and a vibrant medley of diced red bell peppers, green onions, and optional cilantro. Seasoned with aromatic cumin and chili powder, each golden, crispy tortilla is toasted to perfection in butter or oil, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, these quesadillas are perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve them with creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and cool sour cream for a restaurant-worthy meal that’s sure to impress. A must-try for cheese lovers and quesadilla enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 piece Red bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks Green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter or oil
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro (optional), ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine the flavors.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil and let it melt and coat the pan.
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on one half of the tortilla.
Add a quarter of the chicken mixture over the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling and press down gently with a spatula.
Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until the bottom is golden and crispy. Carefully flip it over and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until both sides are golden, and the cheese is melted.
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 223.4 g | 286% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.1 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 767 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 6366 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.7 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.8 g | ||
| Protein | 213.6 g | 427% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 3760 mg | 289% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2508 mg | 53% | |
*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.
