Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade chicken quesadillas, featuring warm, crispy tortillas filled with savory chicken, gooey cheese, and vibrant veggies. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing game day snack, this recipe will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to customize based on your favorite ingredients, these quesadillas are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sour cream or salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- 1. Prep the Chicken: Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken seasoned with cumin and chili powder; cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes.
- 3. Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4. Assemble Quesadillas: Place one tortilla on another skillet over medium heat. Spread half of the chicken mixture on one half of the tortilla and sprinkle generously with cheese.
- 5. Cook Until Golden: Fold the tortilla over and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- 6. Serve Hot: Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg