Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

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!

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

These easy, cheesy Chicken Quesadilla are not only filled with cheese and chicken, but a delicious homemade sauce that makes these hand-held goodies irresistible!

Prep: 10min

Total: 12min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 478 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 41 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 836 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonaise
• 1/2 tsp taco seasoning
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 6 tortillas
• 2 cups mexican cheese
• 2 cups shredded chicken (seasoned)

Instruction:

1. Whisk together mayo, taco seasoning, garlic salt, and hot sauce. NOTE: You can use whatever hot sauce you prefer. We love to keep around the mild sauce from taco bell, so I always use that plus my husbands favorite, Valentino.
2. Spread mixture on one side of tortilla. Sprinkle desired amount of shredded chicken on top, then cheese. Add sauce to a second tortilla and place on top.
3. Heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds, then put on the stove, until nice a crisp. If you have sauce left over, use for dipping!

Chicken Quesadillas

You probably already have all the ingredients to whip up this simple, five star chicken quesadilla.

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Yield: 4 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 902 Calories, Fat 58 g, Saturated Fat 25 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 193 mg, Sodium 1137 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 59 g

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 4 medium flour tortillas
• 2 c. shredded Monterey jack
• 2 c. shredded cheddar
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Sour cream, for serving

Instruction:

1. Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream.

Chicken Quesadillas

Incredible Chicken Quesadillas are packed with juicy chicken, peppers, onions, garlic, and lots of melty cheese. They are an easy and healthy idea that is perfect for those hectic weeknights.

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 437 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 741 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breasts ((cut into bite sized pieces))
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper ((any color))
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 medium jalapeno, diced ((optional))
• 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 2 cups shredded melting cheese
• 4 medium flour tortillas

Instruction:

1. Cut chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy duty pan. Add the chicken breasts and taco seasoning to the pan. Sautee 4-5 minutes then add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, sautee another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove mixture from the pan and set aside.
2. To the same pan, add ½ teaspoon oil and a tortilla, top with a handful of shredded cheese, and 1/4th the chicken mixture, then with more cheese. Fold the tortilla and cook on both sides until crispy and golden. Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining tortillas.
3. To serve: Slice tortillas in half or thirds and serve with sour-cream, salsa, guacamole or your favorite dipping sauce.

Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

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