Chicken Quesadilla
from kristineskitchenblog.comCheesy chicken quesadillas are a family favorite! With seasoned chicken, veggies and melty cheese, this chicken quesadilla recipe is easy to make and perfect for lunch or dinner. See the notes below the recipe for more filling ideas. A great way to use leftover chicken!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper chopped
- ¾ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas white or whole wheat
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 3 ounces
- ¾ cup shredded Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese 3 ounces
- For serving: guacamole, salsa and/or sour cream.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bell pepper, red onion and corn and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Place chicken in a medium bowl and evenly sprinkle on the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano and salt. Stir until evenly combined. Add the bell pepper, onion and corn and stir to combine.
- To assemble the quesadillas, evenly spread the seasoned chicken/veggie mixture and shredded cheese over one half of each tortilla. (I put cheese on the top and bottom with the chicken filling in the middle so that the cheese can hold the quesadilla together.) Fold other half of the tortilla over the filling.
- Heat a grill pan (or large skillet) over medium heat. Cook two quesadillas at a time, 2-4 minutes per side, until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown. Adjust the heat as needed if the outside is browning too much before the cheese is fully melted.
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Notes
- Vegetables: You can swap in other veggies that you enjoy. Try zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, green onion or black beans. Dice the veggies fairly small, then sauté them in a skillet to soften them.
- Cheese: It's best to buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself. Pre-shredded cheese from the grocery store doesn't melt as smoothly since it's usually coated with an anti-caking agent.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1345IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 2mg
