Classic Chicken Quesadilla
A quick and satisfying chicken quesadilla featuring seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and crisp tortillas. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual lunch.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 1,131 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 250 gchicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 4 pcsflour tortilla, 8-inch (20.3 cm)
- 1 cupcheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cupmonterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspchili powder
- 0.5 tspcumin
- 0.5 tspgarlic powder
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.13 tspblack pepper
for serving
- 2 tbspsalsa(optional)
- 2 tbspsour cream(optional)
Equipment
large skillet · spatula · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices for best flavor.
- 2
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the olive oil.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A non-stick skillet works best for easy flipping.
- 3
Place one flour tortilla in the hot skillet.
- 4
Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the monterey jack cheese over one side of the tortilla.
Cook’s note: Leave a small border around the edge to prevent cheese from oozing out.
- 5
Distribute half of the seasoned chicken over the cheese.
- 6
Place another flour tortilla on top, pressing down gently.
- 7
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a wide spatula.
- 8
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process for the second quesadilla.
- 9
Slice each quesadilla into wedges.
About 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1,131.4kcal
- Protein
- 76.2g
- Carbs
- 52g
- Fat
- 64.9g
- Fibre
- 3.1g
- Sugar
- 2.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes per side until warmed through and crispy, or in a microwave until heated.
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