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Two chicken quesadillas stacked on a plate.
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Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadillas are a versatile and delicious meal option perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a hearty snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Chicken Quesadilla
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 582kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • 1 larget skillet or griddle

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil (divided)
  • 1-2 cups thinly sliced bell pepper (I like to use a mix of red and orange bell peppers)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onion
  • sea salt (to taste)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (homemade or store bought)
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese (or a mix of Monterey Jack and Cheddar)
  • 4 medium-sized flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onions and sprinkle with salt. Sauté until vegetables are cooked through and soft. Remove from heat.
    Skillet with sliced bell peppers and onion.
  • Slice the chicken into very thin slices and sauté in the rest of the oil in the same skillet and season with taco seasoning.
    Skillet with cooked chicken with seasoning.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, add the vegetables back to the skillet with the chicken and cook another minute or two.
    Skillet with chicken, peppers and onions.
  • Wipe pan clean and spray with cooking spray, place a tortilla on the bottom and cook over medium heat for 30 seconds just to heat the tortilla and then flip.
    Tortilla in a skillet.
  • Put 1/4 of the chicken/veggie mixture over half of the tortilla add 1/2 cup cheese.
    Tortilla with chicken and bell pepper filling topped with cheese in a skillet.
  • Fold the other half of the tortilla over and cook, flipping once, 2-3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy on both sides and cheese is melted.
    Folded over chicken quesadilla in a skillet.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and/or salsa.
    Golden brown chicken quesadilla in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1694IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 2mg