Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Warm, crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese and tender chicken, perfect for any comfort food lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tortillas (Flour or corn)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ½ cup béchamel sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: gather and shred the cooked chicken, measure out your cheese, and have the béchamel sauce ready.
- Heat the pan: drizzle olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until it glistens.
- Layer it up: place one tortilla in the pan, spread béchamel sauce on half, add shredded chicken and sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Fold the tortilla over and press down gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve and savor: place the quesadilla on a cutting board, cool slightly, and cut into triangles.
Notes
Serve with salsa, guacamole, or fresh cilantro. Customize with your favorite ingredients for unique variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: quesadilla, chicken quesadilla, cheesy recipe, comfort food, easy dinner