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Chicken Quesadillas

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Chicken quesadillas are a crowd-pleasing favorite, combining crispy tortillas with gooey melted cheese and seasoned chicken. These delightful bites are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a mix of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe allows you to tailor it to your taste or use up leftovers. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa for the ultimate experience!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about lbs)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
  • ½ cup salsa (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, and salt; let marinate.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Remove veggies and add seasoned chicken to the skillet; cook until no longer pink (6-7 minutes per side).
  4. Shred the cooked chicken and mix back in with sautéed veggies.
  5. On one half of each tortilla, layer the chicken mixture and sprinkle generously with cheese; fold tortillas in half.
  6. Cook each quesadilla in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
  7. Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg