Golden brown chicken quesadillas served with a side of salsa and guacamole.
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Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Chicken quesadillas are the comfort food of comfort food — a filling, savory dish that comes together fast and easy. With their crispy tortilla shells and their gooey and cheesy fillings, they’d work for everything from a weeknight dinner to a party appetizer. This Mexican-inspired crowd-pleaser has won over hearts and taste buds the world over.

A close-up of a delicious chicken quesadilla cut into slices, with melted cheese and chicken filling, served with salsa.
Golden, crispy chicken quesadillas filled with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and spices.

What Is Chicken Quesadillas Special About?

Quesadillas are not just tortillas with fillings. They’re a blank slate for creativity, mingling textures and flavors to form a meal that’s crunchy on the outside and oozy on the inside. Chicken quesadillas, in particular, provide protein and a savory depth, making them hearty and delicious.

A plate of crispy chicken quesadillas, filled with seasoned chicken, and melted cheese.
Chicken quesadillas stand out with their crispy, golden tortillas filled with savory chicken.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for serving

How To Make Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Cook the Chicken:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix in the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook for 3–5 minutes, until warmed and seasoned.

Saute Vegetables:

In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper until softened.

Assemble the Quesadilla: 

Place a tortilla flat. Sprinkle one half with shredded cheese, a layer of chicken and sautéed vegetables. Add another layer of cheese and fold the tortilla over.

Cook:

In a non-stick skillet, over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla for 2–3 minutes on each side, pressing down lightly with a spatula until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Serving:

Slicing them into wedges and serving hot, topped with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Why Everybody Loves Chicken Quesadillas

Quick and Easy:

  • Pot for minutes with little preparation.

Versatile:

  • Great as an entre, snack, or appetizer.

Make ahead:

  • Prepare these in advance and freeze them!

Tips for the Best Quesadillas

  • Use different kinds of cheese for more flavor and gooeyness.
  • Don’t stuff the tortilla too much—it helps with even cooking, easier flipping.
  • Cook on medium heat: You really want a nice crispy exterior but not burnt.
  • For a little extra something, drizzle some BBQ or buffalo sauce on the chicken before putting it in the quesadilla.

Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Prep Time: 10 Mins Cook Time: 25 Mins Total Time: 35 Mins

A plate of golden, crispy chicken quesadillas cut into wedges, filled with juicy chicken.
Crispy and cheesy chicken quesadillas, packed with tender chicken and melted cheese.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for serving

Directions:

Combine the Ingredients — To a mixing bowl add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, protein powder and chia seeds (if using). Mix until well combined.

In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper until softened. Place a tortilla flat. Sprinkle one half with shredded cheese, a layer of chicken and sautéed vegetables. Add another layer of cheese and fold the tortilla over.

In a non-stick skillet, over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla for 2–3 minutes on each side, pressing down lightly with a spatula until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Slicing them into wedges and serving hot, topped with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Nutritional:

  • Calories: 430
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g

Conclusion

Chicken quesadillas are easy but decadent and cannot disappoint. This is the kind of recipe that promises bold flavors with minimal effort whether cooking for family, friends, or yourself. Serve them with a crisp salad or a bowl of tortilla soup for a full meal, and get a taste at home.

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