Description
Savor the deliciousness of a Chicken Quesadilla, where tender chicken melds with gooey cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, delivering restaurant-quality flavors right from your kitchen. With customizable ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you’ll be indulging in this crowd-pleaser in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving
- Salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in the skillet until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
- Sauté sliced onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until tender.
- Shred cooked chicken and mix it with sautéed vegetables and minced garlic.
- In a clean skillet, place a tortilla down, layer half with cheese, then add the chicken mixture before folding over.
- Cook each side until golden brown (3-4 minutes). Serve warm with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg