Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of cheesy chicken quesadillas, a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack. This dish combines seasoned shredded chicken with vibrant veggies and gooey cheese, bringing comfort to your plate. In just 28 minutes, you can whip up these delicious quesadillas, making them ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Customize them with your favorite ingredients for a meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ¾ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas (white or whole wheat)
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
- ¾ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese (3 ounces)
- Optional toppings: guacamole, salsa, and sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté bell pepper, red onion, and corn for about 6-8 minutes until softened.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt. Mix well and add the sautéed vegetables.
- To assemble each quesadilla, spread the chicken mixture over one half of each tortilla. Top with shredded cheese and fold.
- Cook two quesadillas at a time on a heated grill pan or skillet over medium heat for about 2-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 407
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg