Easy Chicken Quesadillas
A quick and cheesy chicken quesadilla perfect for a weeknight dinner, using leftover chicken. This recipe is budget-friendly and kid-approved.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, guacamole
Instructions
- Spread shredded chicken evenly over one half of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheese over the chicken.
- Fold the other half of each tortilla over the filling.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the folded tortillas in the skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Cut into wedges and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispy tortillas, use a bit more butter or oil in the skillet.
- You can add other fillings like black beans, corn, or sautéed onions and peppers.
- This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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