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Chicken Quesadilla

These crispy, cheesy chicken quesadillas are filled with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or snack!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • 2 tablespoons butter for crispier tortillas
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup onions, diced (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Let rest before chopping or shredding.
  • Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle half with shredded cheese, then layer the cooked chicken and any optional add-ins (like bell peppers or onions). Add another layer of cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
  • Once cooked, remove the quesadilla from the skillet and slice into wedges. Serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or cilantro.

Notes

For extra crispy quesadillas, brush the tortillas with butter before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword Cheesy, Chicken Quesadilla, Quick Meal
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