Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chicken quesadillas, where smoky chicken meets gooey melted cheese, all enveloped in crispy tortillas. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a feast perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a family dinner or game night, these quesadillas promise a burst of flavor and fun with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 1 cup onions, chopped (red or yellow)
- 2 tsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add diced chicken, cumin, and chili powder; cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and onions; sauté until tender, approximately 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheeses over the mixture; cover for 1 minute to melt.
- Place filling on one half of each tortilla, fold over, and press lightly.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and fry each quesadilla until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg