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Faiza Shabir

Quick Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

This Quick Chicken Quesadillas Recipe is crispy on the outside and loaded with cheesy, flavorful chicken inside. It’s fast, simple, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. You only need a handful of ingredients and one skillet. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Quesadillas
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers optional
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions optional
  • Salsa sour cream, guacamole (optional for serving)

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half with cheese.
  4. Add seasoned chicken and optional peppers and green onions over cheese.
  5. Sprinkle more cheese on top and fold tortilla in half.
  6. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy and cheese melts.
  7. Remove and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  8. Slice into wedges and serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
  • Cook on medium heat so the tortilla crisps without burning.
  • Add jalapeños for extra spice.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days and reheat in a skillet for a crisp texture.

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