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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
A foolproof, crispy and
cheesy chicken quesadilla
recipe developed from restaurant experience and family tradition perfectly melted cheese, tender seasoned chicken, and a golden tortilla every time.
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Course:
Appetizer, Main
Cuisine:
Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword:
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Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
quesadillas
Calories:
350
kcal
Cost:
$10
Equipment
1 Large skillet or griddle
(Nonstick or cast-iron works best)
1 Spatula
(Wide, for easy flipping)
1 Sharp chef’s knife
(For cutting into wedges)
1 Cutting board
(For assembly and slicing)
Ingredients
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4
large
flour tortillas
- 8–10" diameter
▢
2cups
shredded
cooked chicken
- Rotisserie or pan-seared shredded
▢
2cups
shredded
cheese blend
- Cheddar + Monterey Jack
▢
2tbsp
butter or oil
- For cooking
▢
½cup
diced
onion
- White or yellow
▢
½cup
diced
bell pepper
- Any color red or green
▢
1–2
sliced
jalapeños
- Seeds in for extra heat
▢
1tsp
garlic powder
▢
1tsp
ground cumin
▢
1tsp
chili powder
▢
serv-off
lime wedges
- For serving
▢
serv-off
sour cream
▢
serv-off
salsa
▢
serv-off
guacamole
▢
serv-off
fresh cilantro
- For garnish
Instructions
Heat skillet over medium heat
Layer cheese, chicken & veggies, fold
Cook 2–3 mins per side until golden
Let cooked quesadilla sit 1 minute
Slice and plate with toppings
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving:
2
quesadilla
|
Calories:
350
kcal
(18%)
|
Carbohydrates:
30
g
(10%)
|
Protein:
25
g
(50%)
|
Fat:
15
g
(23%)
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
(38%)
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
55
mg
(18%)
|
Sodium:
600
mg
(26%)
|
Potassium:
350
mg
(10%)
|
Fiber:
3
g
(13%)
|
Sugar:
2
g
(2%)
|
Vitamin A:
800
IU
(16%)
|
Vitamin C:
12
mg
(15%)
|
Calcium:
300
mg
(30%)
|
Iron:
2.3
mg
(13%)
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