Description
Delicious chicken quesadillas filled with savory chicken, melty cheese, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for casual dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onions, sliced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Toss in the sliced bell peppers and onions, sautéing until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Mix the shredded chicken with the sautéed veggies, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle cheese on one half, then add a scoop of the chicken and veggie mixture. Fold to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
For serving, consider adding guacamole or a fresh salad. You can also freeze leftovers wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken quesadillas, easy dinner, Mexican recipes