Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Quick and satisfying chicken quesadillas, perfect for using up leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to shimmer.
- Sauté the diced bell peppers and onions until they’re tender and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix the shredded chicken with the sautéed vegetables and cheese in a medium bowl.
- Assemble the quesadilla by placing a tortilla in the skillet, spooning the chicken mixture onto one half, then folding the other half over.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Cut the quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Feel free to customize ingredients and serve with sides like guacamole or a green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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