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Crispy Chicken Quesadillas


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  • Author: Myla
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Chicken quesadillas are crispy tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese. A quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon cumin

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

4 large flour tortillas

Butter or oil for cooking


Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add chicken and seasonings, cook until heated.

3. Remove chicken and set aside.

4. Place tortilla in skillet.

5. Sprinkle cheese over half the tortilla.

6. Add chicken and more cheese.

7. Fold tortilla and cook until golden.

8. Flip and cook until cheese melts.

9. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

Cook on medium heat for best texture.

Serve immediately for maximum crispness.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-fried
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg