Crunchy Chicken Quesadillas
Crispy, cheesy chicken quesadillas that are easy to make and perfect for dinner or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup onions, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by shredding chicken and slicing bell peppers and onions.
- Sauté the veggies in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Mix in the shredded chicken and warm through for 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the quesadillas by layering cheese, chicken mixture, and more cheese on half of a tortilla.
- Cook until golden and crispy on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or add sauces for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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