Chicken Quesadilla Recipes

Easy Chicken Quesadillas (Fajita Style)

Chicken Quesadillas are the best when it comes to a busy evening meal. They come with veggies, meat and lots of cheese that kids will love. Even better, it comes together in 20 minutes!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 621 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 6 flour tortillas
• 2 cups mexican cheese
• 1 lb chicken breast (cut into small pieces)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 large bell pepper (diced, any color)
• 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Instruction:

1. Preheat a skillet with oil on medium heat. Add in chicken and taco seasoning. Cook for 4 minutes.
2. Add in bell pepper and onion, cook for another 5 minutes or until chicken and veggies gain color. Set aside.
3. On a clean skillet, add a bit of butter and place a tortilla on top. On half of the tortilla add cheese, the chicken mixture, and cover with more cheese. Fold the tortilla over to close.
4. Once the tortilla is golden, flip it over and cook for a few more minutes until that side is golden also. Make sure the cheese has melted. Repeat the same steps with the rest of quesadillas.
5. Serve while the quesadillas are still warm!

The Best Chicken Quesadillas

Prep: 20min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 quesadilla, calories 456 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 937 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon salt (I use coarse, kosher salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika, smoked or regular
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (I use coarsely ground)
• 4 cups cooked, chopped chicken
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2-3 cups sliced mushrooms (optional – see note)
• 2 medium bell peppers (any color), cored and sliced into thin strips
• 1 large onion, sliced into thin half moon strips
• 2-3 tablespoons broth or water
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 8-inch flour tortillas

Instruction:

1. In a small bowl, add all the seasoning ingredients. Mix well.
2. Toss the chicken with 1/2 of the seasoning mixture. Set aside.
3. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms (if using), onions, and bell peppers. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mixture over the veggies. Cook, stirring often, until the onions start to turn translucent and the vegetables start to soften.
4. Add 2-3 tablespoons water or broth (omit this if there is already liquid in the pan from the mushrooms or other veggies). Continue cooking over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the veggies are crisp-tender and the liquid has reduced slightly.
5. Assemble the quesadillas by spreading cheese on 1/2 of each tortilla. Top the cheese with chicken, veggies, more cheese, and then fold the tortilla in half over the filling ingredients.
6. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet (or griddle) over medium or medium-low heat. Add a touch of oil to the pan for a crispier quesadilla. Cook the quesadillas on one side until golden, moderating the heat as needed, pressing lightly with a spatula to compress and flatten a bit, if desired. Carefully flip the quesadillas with the spatula and cook on the other side until the tortilla is golden and the filling and cheese is hot and melted.
7. Cut into triangles and serve immediately. (Or keep the cooked quesadillas warm on a baking sheet in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.)

Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

FAQ

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