Description
Easy Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and delicious meal made with seasoned chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onions, melted Mexican cheese, and crispy flour tortillas. Perfectly golden and cheesy, these quesadillas are a great option for a family dinner or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 large bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
Quesadillas
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat and cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp oil. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with 1 tbsp taco seasoning. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add vegetables and finish cooking: Add diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables have softened and gained some color. Remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare skillet for quesadillas: Wipe the skillet clean if needed, then add a small amount of butter or oil and heat over medium heat. Place one tortilla flat on the skillet surface.
- Assemble quesadillas: Sprinkle some Mexican cheese on one half of the tortilla, then add a portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the cheese. Add more cheese over the filling to help everything stick together, then fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook quesadillas: Cook the folded tortilla for a few minutes until its underside turns golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip it over and cook the other side until golden and cheese inside melts. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve warm: Remove quesadillas from the skillet and serve immediately while warm and gooey for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can use any color bell peppers or a mix for more vibrant quesadillas.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier cooking and flipping.
- Try adding salsa, guacamole, or sour cream as toppings when serving.
- To make it spicier, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet or oven to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
