Description
Delight in the crispy texture and gooey filling of these flavorful chicken quesadillas, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat the skillet by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Mix the filling by combining shredded chicken, cheese, bell peppers, onions, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the quesadilla by placing one tortilla in the skillet and spreading half of the filling over it.
- Top with another tortilla to create a sandwich.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serve cut into wedges with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Notes
For added flavor, use shredded rotisserie chicken. Avoid overstuffing to prevent messiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg