Chicken Quesadillas
Delicious, cheesy chicken quesadillas filled with sautéed onions and bell peppers, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 tortillas
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sour cream and salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and onions, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the shredded chicken with the sautéed vegetables and half of the cheese in a bowl.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet. Spoon some of the chicken mixture onto the tortilla and top with additional cheese. Then, carefully place another tortilla on top.
- Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted, another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, let it rest, then cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time. Experiment with different cheeses or add jalapeños for spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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