Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Chicken quesadillas are a versatile and flavorful dish that you can easily make at home. With this easy chicken quesadilla recipe, you can create a delicious meal packed with authentic Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons chicken quesadilla seasoning
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Start by heating a non-stick skillet over medium heat.2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 8 small flour tortillas
- Add a layer of cooked chicken on top of the cheese. You can use grilled or shredded chicken, depending on your preference.2 cups cooked chicken
- Sprinkle some diced onions and bell peppers over the chicken.1/2 cup diced onions, 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling, pressing it down gently with a spatula.
- Cook the quesadilla on one side for about 2-3 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes, until it is golden brown and the cheese has melted.1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Let it cool for a minute or two before slicing it into wedges.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
- Serve the chicken quesadillas hot with your favourite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.2 teaspoons chicken quesadilla seasoning