Description
This Easy Chicken Quesadillas recipe features tender seasoned chicken, sautéed bell peppers and onions, melted Mexican cheese, all sandwiched between crispy toasted flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal or snack, these quesadillas are packed with flavor and come together in just 30 minutes using simple stovetop cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 large bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
Seasonings and Fats
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp oil (for cooking chicken)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking quesadillas)
Other Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes until it starts to brown.
- Add Vegetables: Add the diced bell pepper and yellow onion to the skillet with the chicken. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and both chicken and veggies are cooked through and have gained color. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Quesadilla Base: Clean the skillet and add a small amount of butter or oil over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet to warm up.
- Assemble Quesadilla: Sprinkle some Mexican cheese over one half of the tortilla. Spoon the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the cheese, then add another layer of cheese over the chicken. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- Cook Quesadilla: Cook the folded quesadilla for a few minutes on one side until it turns golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side and cook until it is golden brown and the cheese inside has melted completely.
- Repeat: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, filling, and cheese.
- Serve Warm: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Use any color bell peppers you prefer for added color variation.
- For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice before folding the tortilla.
- To make these quesadillas spicier, include jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce in the chicken mixture.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version if desired.
- Reheat leftover quesadillas in a skillet or oven to keep them crispy rather than microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
