Description
Easy Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and delicious meal, featuring tender chicken seasoned with taco spices, sautéed with bell peppers and onions, then melted with cheesy goodness inside warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, these quesadillas combine simple ingredients with straightforward cooking methods for a family-friendly dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 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
Quesadillas
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chicken pieces along with 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add vegetables: Add the diced bell pepper and yellow onion to the skillet with the chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the vegetables have softened and gained some color. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the quesadilla: Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Add a little butter or oil to the pan and place one flour tortilla on the skillet. Sprinkle a layer of Mexican cheese over half of the tortilla, then spoon some of the chicken and vegetable mixture on top, and add a bit more cheese to help it bind.
- Fold and cook: Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling. Cook for a few minutes until the bottom side is golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese has fully melted.
- Repeat: Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Add butter or oil as needed between quesadillas to prevent sticking and ensure a crispy exterior.
- Serve: Serve the quesadillas warm straight from the skillet for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use any color bell pepper for a burst of flavor and color.
- Mexican cheese blend usually includes cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso quesadilla for great melting quality.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeño or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Leftover quesadillas reheat well in a skillet or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the flour tortillas with gluten-free corn tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximate)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
