Mexican Chicken Quesadilla

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings 4 servings

Calories 550

A flavorful and cheesy Mexican-inspired quesadilla filled with seasoned chicken, vegetables, and melted cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken
4 large flour tortillas 8 10 inch or 8 corn tortillas
2.5 cups shredded cheese Oaxaca, Chihuahua, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, cheddar
2 small white onion, finely chopped
0.5 cup diced bell pepper (optional)
0.5 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeños or fresh serrano
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
to taste Salt and pepper
1 lime for juice and zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons neutral oil or 1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter

Optional add-ins

to taste corn kernels, black beans, chipotle in adobo, salsa verde

For serving

to taste salsa roja, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, hot sauce

Instructions

Toss cooked chicken with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Warm in a skillet for 2-3 minutes.
Sauté onion and bell pepper in a splash of oil until softened, then add jalapeños for 30 seconds. Remove and set aside.
Mix chicken with sautéed vegetables, cilantro, and lime zest. Assemble quesadilla with cheese, chicken mixture, and more cheese between two tortillas. Cook in a skillet until golden and crispy, flipping once.
Let rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, add corn kernels, black beans, or chipotle in adobo to the filling.

Calories: 550kcal

Cost: $15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Chicken, Quesadilla