Description
Easy Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and delicious meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender shredded chicken seasoned with taco spices is combined with sautéed onions and bell peppers, then layered with melty Mexican blend cheese inside warm, crispy flour tortillas. Ready in just 30 minutes, these quesadillas offer a satisfying combination of flavors and textures that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for brushing)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (loosely packed; from about 2 chicken breasts)
- 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning (or more to taste)
- 4 tablespoons water
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook until fully softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chopped green onion and red bell pepper and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add Chicken Mixture: Stir in the shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and 4 tablespoons water. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then remove from heat.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay one flour tortilla flat and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese over one half. Top the cheese with a quarter of the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle another 2 tablespoons of cheese on top. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling and lightly brush the outside with olive oil.
- Cook Quesadillas: Preheat a griddle or a large non-stick skillet over medium heat (about 390°F if using a griddle). Cook each quesadilla for approximately 3 minutes per side, or until the exterior is browned and crispy and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove quesadillas from heat and cut each into halves. Serve warm and enjoy your cheesy, flavorful chicken quesadillas.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked or leftover chicken breasts for the shredded chicken.
- Adjust taco seasoning according to taste preferences or dietary restrictions.
- For crispier quesadillas, brush olive oil on both sides before cooking.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for added flavor.
- To make it healthier, use whole wheat tortillas and reduced-fat cheese.