Description
Experience the perfect blend of crispy tortillas and gooey melted cheese in these Chicken Quesadillas. Packed with savory chicken, colorful veggies, and a medley of spices, this versatile dish is ideal for family gatherings or casual dinners. Quick to prepare and customizable to your taste, these quesadillas will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve with sour cream or salsa for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup Monterey Jack, 1 cup Cheddar)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let it rest before slicing.
- In the same pan, sauté diced onion until translucent. Add bell peppers and cook until tender-crisp.
- On each tortilla, layer cheese, sliced chicken, and sautéed veggies. Fold in half.
- Cook each quesadilla in the pan for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts. Slice into wedges and serve hot with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg