Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken; 1½ Shredded cheese; 4 Large flour tortillas; 1 tbsp Olive oil or butter; ½ cup Salsa or pico de gallo; Sour cream or guacamole; Salt and pepper

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Chicken Quesadillas

Author: Anthony Cuisine: Mexican Courses: Lunch Recipe Keys: Quick Meals

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Rest Time 2 mins Total Time 22 mins

Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: $ 14 Calories: 350

Best Season: Summer

Description

Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and delicious Mexican dish made with flour tortillas loaded with seasoned shredded chicken and melted cheese, then pan-fried until perfectly crispy. It’s a crowd-pleasing meal you can whip up in minutes — perfect for lunch, dinner, or party snacks.

Ingredients

2 cups Shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
1½ Shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
4 Large flour tortillas (soft and flexible)
1 tbsp Olive oil or butter (for crisping the tortillas)
½ cup Salsa or pico de gallo (for serving)
Sour cream or guacamole (optional, for dipping)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Assemble the Quesadillas

Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle half of it with cheese, then a layer of shredded chicken, and a final sprinkle of cheese.
Fold it over like a half-moon.

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Cook Until Golden

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil or butter.
Cook the quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

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Slice and Serve

Remove from the pan and let it rest for 1–2 minutes.
Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole on the side.

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