Description
Savor Mexican-inspired magic with these cheesy chicken quesadillas that blend sizzling spices and melted cheese into a quick, irresistible meal. Crisp tortillas cradle tender chicken and gooey cheese, promising a delicious escape you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Cheese:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Tortillas and Wrapping:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
Optional Dipping:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet over medium heat and season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring thorough cooking and golden exterior.
- Remove chicken from skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin, bite-sized strips.
- Wipe skillet clean and brush with olive oil, maintaining medium heat.
- Place flour tortilla in skillet, sprinkle with mixed cheddar and monterey jack cheese across half the tortilla surface.
- Layer sliced chicken strips over cheese, then top with chopped cilantro and green onions.
- Fold tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape, and cook for 2-3 minutes until bottom turns crispy and golden brown.
- Carefully flip quesadilla and cook opposite side for additional 2 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges are crisp.
- Remove from skillet, slice into triangular wedges using sharp knife.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping, garnishing with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts with uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches safe internal temperature without overcooking.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or queso fresco for unique flavor profiles.
- Enhance quesadillas by adding diced bell peppers, caramelized onions, or black beans for extra nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg