Description
Looking for quick and easy dinner ideas? These chicken quesadillas are simple cheesy and so satisfying! They’re one of the best quick meal ideas and a healthy way to use up leftover chicken. Whether you want a fast lunch or a cozy snack this recipe has you covered!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cooked chicken breasts shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano or taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl season shredded chicken with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle cheese on one half. Add chicken, more cheese, and fold in half.
- Brush skillet with oil or butter and cook quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Let rest before slicing and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add veggies like peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- Press quesadilla down while cooking for a crispier edge.
- Store leftovers in fridge and reheat in skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg