Description
Indulge in the flavors of easy chicken quesadillas, a delightful dish that combines savory chicken, gooey cheese, and crispy tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, these quesadillas can be customized with your favorite veggies and spices. Ready in under 30 minutes, they promise a satisfying experience for your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt, cumin, and paprika. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add Vegetables: Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half with cheese, layer on the chicken mixture, add more cheese, and fold the tortilla over.
- Cook Until Golden Brown: Cook each side of the quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice & Serve: Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (estimated at 180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg