Description
Sizzling “Chicken Quesadillas” bring Mexican street flavor straight to kitchen counters with golden, crispy tortillas packed with juicy seasoned chicken. Melted cheese and zesty salsa complete this quick dinner that satisfies hunger in minutes while delivering authentic southwestern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bell pepper
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
Other Ingredients:
- 6 tortillas
- 2 cups cheese (or 16 ounces)
Instructions
- Thoroughly cook chicken breast in a skillet until no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes per side.
- Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken into thin, uniform pieces.
- Finely chop onion and bell pepper into small, consistent dice.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper over medium heat until they become translucent and slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return shredded chicken to the pan and incorporate red chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Cook the seasoned mixture for an additional minute to meld flavors.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean work surface.
- Spread a portion of the chicken mixture across one half of the tortilla.
- Generously sprinkle cheese over the chicken filling.
- Carefully fold the tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the filled tortilla in the skillet, cooking until the exterior turns golden brown and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Ensure cheese is completely melted and tortilla is crisp.
- Slice quesadillas into triangular wedges and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder for spice-sensitive palates.
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster preparation and added flavor depth.
- Swap regular tortillas with gluten-free alternatives for celiac-friendly version.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or queso fresco for unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg