Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
A warm, cheesy chicken quesadilla that brings comfort and joy to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (optional)
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Place one tortilla in the hot skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese evenly on top.
- Add the shredded chicken on top of the cheese, and if you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle the taco seasoning.
- Top with the remaining cheese, and lovingly place another tortilla on top.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown; flip it over and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice into wedges.
Notes
These quesadillas can be customized with your favorite ingredients like veggies or different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg