Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken quesadillas are a delicious blend of savory chicken, gooey cheese, and colorful veggies, all wrapped in perfectly crisp tortillas. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or gatherings with family and friends. Served hot with salsa or guacamole, these quesadillas promise to delight your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the seasoned chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest before shredding.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced bell peppers and garlic until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Layer shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, and cheese between two tortillas.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet until golden brown and crispy on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (186g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg