Description
Delicious chicken quesadillas filled with savory chicken, melty cheese, and colorful veggies, perfect for casual gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onions, sliced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Toss in the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté them until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix the shredded chicken with the sautéed veggies, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle cheese on one half, then add a scoop of the chicken and veggie mixture. Fold the tortilla to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Serve with guacamole and a side salad for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quesadillas, chicken, easy dinner, family meal, Mexican food