Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these cheesy chicken quesadillas! Each bite features a crispy exterior that gives way to tender, seasoned chicken and gooey melted cheese, enhanced with colorful bell peppers and onions. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste. Elevate your meal with optional dips like sour cream or salsa. Once you try these quesadillas, they’ll become a staple in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (mix of colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Season chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, and salt. Add to skillet; cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken cool slightly before shredding with two forks.
- On half of each tortilla, layer shredded chicken and cheese, then fold over.
- Cook each quesadilla in a clean skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (175g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg