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Easy chicken quesadillas cut into wedges on a white plate with salsa and guacamole on the side.

Easy Chicken Quesadillas: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Easy Chicken Quesadillas are the ultimate quick and flavorful meal—crispy tortillas filled with tender chicken, gooey cheese, and your favorite add-ins. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or snacks!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 quesadillas 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)

1 ½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)

4 large flour tortillas

2 tbsp olive oil or butter

½ cup bell peppers (optional, sliced and sautéed)

½ cup onions (optional, sliced and sautéed)

Salsa, sour cream, or guacamole (for serving)

Instructions

1. Have chicken, cheese, and tortillas ready. Cook veggies if adding.

2. Place tortilla on a flat surface. Add a layer of cheese, chicken, optional veggies, and another layer of cheese. Fold in half.

3. Heat skillet with oil or butter over medium heat. Cook quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.

4. Ensure tortilla is crispy and cheese is melted.

5. Slice into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.

Mix cheese varieties for flavor depth.

Don’t overfill to keep them crisp.

Cook on medium heat to avoid burning.

  • Author: Quinto
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg