Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these savory Chicken Quesadillas. Bursting with tender, seasoned chicken and gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in a perfectly crispy tortilla, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Ideal for casual gatherings or cozy family dinners, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and easily customizable, making them a favorite for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced fresh bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup diced sweet onions
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sour cream or salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine diced chicken with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and onions; cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Lay one tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle cheese over half of the tortilla, add a scoop of the chicken mixture on top.
- Fold the tortilla in half and grill in a skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve hot with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg