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"Stacked cheesy chicken quesadilla recipe with melted cheese oozing out, topped with parsley, and served with guacamole and sour cream."

chicken quesadillas recipe

Crispy chicken quesadillas recipe made with tender seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and golden tortillas — quick, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling & Cutting 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Main Players
  • 4 large Flour tortillas - 10-inch
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken - shredded or chopped
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese - Mexican blend cheddar, or Monterey Jack
  • 1–2 tablespoon Vegetable oil or butter - for brushing
The Flavor Team
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - optional
  • Salt & pepper - to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or griddle (10–12 inch)
  • 1 Spatula (wide, for flipping)
  • 1 Sharp knife (for cutting)
  • 1 Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season cooked chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces. Grate cheese if using a block. Heat skillet over medium heat.
    "Flat lay of chicken quesadilla ingredients including shredded chicken, tortillas, cheese, and seasonings on a kitchen counter."
  2. Brush tortilla lightly with oil or butter, place in skillet oil-side down. Sprinkle half with cheese, add chicken, top with more cheese, then fold tortilla over.
    "Open quesadilla in a skillet filled with shredded chicken and grated cheese before folding and cooking."
  3. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bottom is golden brown.
    "Close-up of a cheesy chicken quesadilla being lifted from a skillet, showing golden-brown crust and melted cheese."
  4. Carefully flip with a spatula. Cook another 2–3 minutes until second side is crispy and cheese melted.
    "Stacked slices of grilled chicken quesadillas on a wooden board with side bowls of salsa, sour cream, and guacamole."
  5. Remove from heat, let cool 1 minute, cut into triangles, and serve with toppings.
    "Stacked cheesy chicken quesadilla recipe with melted cheese oozing out, topped with parsley, and served with guacamole and sour cream."

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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