Description

Chicken quesadillas are a crowd-pleasing delight, combining tender chicken, melted cheese, and colorful veggies all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, offering a flavor explosion that will keep everyone coming back for more. Customize with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups diced boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
4 large flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Sour cream for serving

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add cumin, paprika, and chili powder; mix well to coat the chicken and veggies.
Place half of the mixture on one tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, top with another tortilla, and repeat for the remaining tortillas.
Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand. Customize fillings by adding black beans or jalapeños for spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they can be reheated in a skillet or microwave.