Chicken Quesadillas
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these delicious chicken quesadillas! Bursting with savory chicken, melted cheese, and colorful vegetables, each bite offers a satisfying crunch paired with gooey goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this simple recipe allows for endless customization based on your pantry staples. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned pro, these quesadillas are sure to impress. Get ready to savor every cheesy bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and yellow)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Cook the chicken: Add diced chicken, garlic, cumin, and paprika to the skillet. Sauté until chicken is cooked through and browned (approximately 8-10 minutes).
- Assemble quesadillas: Place a tortilla on a flat surface, sprinkle cheese down the center, add chicken mixture on top, and fold.
- Cook until golden brown: In the skillet (adding more oil if necessary), cook each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice & serve: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg