Description
Chicken Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. These delightful tortillas are filled with tender, seasoned chicken, gooey melted cheese, and vibrant bell peppers, nestled between perfectly crispy tortillas. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this easy recipe allows you to customize your quesadillas with your favorite ingredients. Serve them warm alongside a side of fresh salsa or creamy guacamole for an unforgettable meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts (2-3 medium)
- Flour or corn tortillas (4)
- Shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese (1 cup)
- Bell peppers (1 cup, sliced; red or green)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and slice it into strips. In the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers until tender.
- Layer one tortilla with cheese, chicken strips, and sautéed peppers; top with another tortilla.
- Cook each quesadilla for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm.
- 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: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for ease. Add spices like cumin or chili powder for extra flavor. For a vegetarian version, use beans and additional vegetables.