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20-Minute Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla

20-Minute Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla


  • Author: Goldie Clark
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Quick and delicious recipe for everyone!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  3. Add shredded chicken and salsa on top of the cheese.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken and fold the tortilla in half.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  7. Cut into wedges and serve with optional toppings.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add spices like cumin or chili powder to the chicken.
  • Make sure the skillet is hot enough to get a crispy tortilla.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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