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Family Favorite Chicken Quesadilla Recipe


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  • Author: recipesforcook
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Optional Vegetarian

Description

A simple, crowd-pleasing meal that combines tender, seasoned chicken and melty cheeses into crisp, golden tortillas.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1½ cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • ½ medium red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • To taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken seasoning by mixing pulled chicken with spices until evenly coated.
  2. Dice the bell pepper and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
  3. Assemble each quesadilla with cheese, chicken, vegetables, and fold in half.
  4. Heat a skillet with oil and cook the quesadilla until golden brown and the cheese melts.
  5. Rest the quesadilla before slicing into wedges and serve with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience, and feel free to customize with different toppings or vegetables.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 630
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg