Description
Graduation Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla Triangles are the ultimate celebratory dish, combining juicy chicken, melted cheese, and colorful veggies encased in crispy tortillas. Perfect for graduation parties or any festive gathering, these flavorful triangles are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With customizable ingredients and delightful flavors, they bring a sense of nostalgia and joy to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing chicken, chopping bell peppers, and finely chopping onion.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder; sauté until cooked through and golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and onions; cook until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Assemble quesadillas: Place a portion of the chicken mixture on one half of each tortilla, top with cheeses, fold over.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed; cook folded quesadillas until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes per side).
- Slice into triangles and serve with salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Entree
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadilla triangles (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg