Description
Enjoy a satisfying bite of crispy, cheesy chicken quesadillas packed with flavor from shredded chicken, bell peppers, and onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying as needed
Instructions
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine shredded chicken, cheese, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, add chicken mixture to one half, and fold the tortilla.
- Cook the quesadilla until golden brown and cheese melts, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider various cheese options like pepper jack for an added kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg