Chicken Quesadillas: Easy and Flavor-Packed for Any Home Cook
Delicious and easy chicken quesadillas that are perfect for any home cook looking to create a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Mexican
- Method: pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/4 cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and bell peppers, sauté until soft.
- Stir in the chicken and taco seasoning, mix well.
- Place a tortilla in another skillet over medium heat, add a portion of the chicken mixture, and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadillas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Quesadillas, Easy Recipes, Home Cook, Mexican Food