Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade chicken quesadillas that are perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers, sauté until softened.
- Stir in shredded chicken and taco seasoning, cook until heated through.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, add chicken mixture, and fold the tortilla over.
- Cook until the tortilla is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Remove from skillet, slice, and serve with salsa or sour cream.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the filling.
- These quesadillas can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- 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: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Homemade Chicken Quesadillas