Description
Melty and crispy chicken quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food that brings everyone together. With layers of tender, seasoned chicken and gooey cheese encased in golden, crispy tortillas, these quesadillas are perfect for game nights or cozy dinners. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, they can be served with your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious treat that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- 1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- 3. Add olive oil to the skillet and cook the seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest.
- 4. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 5. Lay out a tortilla; sprinkle half with cheese, add chopped chicken, then top with more cheese before folding.
- 6. Grill each quesadilla in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg