Here’s a quick and tasty Chicken Quesadilla recipe — crispy, cheesy, and perfect for lunch or dinner 🌮🧀
Chicken Quesadilla
Serves: 2–3
Time: ~20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- ½ bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Filling
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper 2–3 minutes until softened (optional).
- Add chicken to warm through.
2️⃣ Assemble the Quesadilla
- Place a tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over the tortilla.
- Add chicken (and vegetables, if using) on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with the second tortilla.
3️⃣ Cook
- Cook 3–4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown.
- Carefully flip with a spatula and cook another 3–4 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is melted.
4️⃣ Serve
- Remove from skillet and let rest 1 minute.
- Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Tips & Variations
- Add spices to the chicken: chili powder, cumin, paprika, or taco seasoning for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, use a whole wheat tortilla and less cheese.
- Mix in beans, corn, or spinach for extra texture and nutrition.
If you want, I can also give a baked chicken quesadilla version that’s crispy without flipping on the stove.
