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Golden-brown chicken quesadillas cut in wedges and stacked to show the cheesy chicken and pepper filling.

Chicken Quesadillas

Rebecca Blumer
These easy chicken quesadillas feature seasoned chicken, peppers, and onions tucked into a crispy flour tortilla with lots of melty cheese. They're a fast and comforting meal perfect for any weeknight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 372 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Plate

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into small pieces
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 large bell pepper diced, any color
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese

Instructions
 

  • Warm a skillet over medium heat and add the oil, then cook the chicken with the taco seasoning for 4 minutes. The chicken should start losing its raw look and the seasoning should coat the pieces evenly.
  • Add the diced bell pepper and diced onion to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes more. The onions should look translucent and lightly sweetened, and the chicken should be fully cooked with a little color.
  • Transfer the chicken mixture to a plate, then set a clean skillet over medium heat with a small amount of butter or oil. Using a clean pan helps the tortillas brown evenly instead of steaming over leftover moisture.
  • Lay one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle Mexican cheese over one half, spoon on some chicken filling, then add more cheese and fold the tortilla closed. Keep the filling in a neat half moon so it stays inside when you flip it.
  • Cook for a few minutes on the first side, then turn and cook the second side for a few minutes more. The tortilla should be golden brown on both sides, sound lightly crackly in the pan, and the cheese should be fully melted.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding a little more butter as needed, then serve warm. If a little cheese spills onto the pan and crisps up, that crunchy bit is a bonus.

Notes

Cheese Tip: For the smoothest, creamiest melt, grate your cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can affect the texture.
Cooking Tip: Cook quesadillas over medium heat. This allows the tortilla to turn golden and crisp while giving the cheese enough time to melt completely without burning the outside.
Assembly Tip: Avoid overfilling the tortillas. A modest layer of filling ensures a clean fold, an easy flip, and keeps everything neatly tucked inside.
Reheating: To restore crispiness, reheat leftover quesadillas in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, in an air fryer, or in the oven. Avoid the microwave, as it will make the tortilla soft.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 27gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 621mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Chicken Quesadillas, crispy quesadillas, quesadilla filling
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