Description
Chicken quesadillas are a quick and delicious meal option that combines tender chicken, zesty spices, and gooey cheese all wrapped in a golden-brown tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends, this recipe offers a customizable experience to suit your taste. Enjoy them with sour cream or salsa for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sour cream or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with cumin and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until fully cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Lay one tortilla flat, add half of the chicken mixture, then sprinkle with cheese. Top with another tortilla.
- Cook each quesadilla in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg