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Easy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
Delicious and easy-to-make chicken quesadillas with melted cheese and flavorful vegetables.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 1 tbsp oil

Chicken breast

  • 1 lb chicken breast (cut into small pieces)

Taco seasoning

  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning

Bell pepper

  • 1 2 large bell pepper (any color, diced)

Yellow onion

  • 1 2 yellow onion (diced)

Unsalted butter

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Flour tortillas

  • 6 pieces flour tortillas

Mexican cheese

  • 2 cups Mexican cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chicken with taco seasoning and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add diced bell pepper and onion; cook for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are caramelized. Remove from heat.
  • Melt butter in a clean skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla, sprinkle cheese, add chicken and vegetables, then top with more cheese and fold.
  • Cook until golden brown on one side, flip, and cook until cheese melts and tortilla is golden. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or fresh cilantro before serving.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Quesadilla