Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas Recipe: Easy, Cheesy, and Delicious!
Looking for the best chicken quesadillas recipe? This easy, step-by-step guide will show you how to make crispy, cheesy, and flavorful quesadillas at home in under 30 minutes! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day snacks.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie or grilled)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small bell pepper diced (any color)
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ cup salsa (optional for extra flavor)
For Assembling Quesadillas:
- 4 large flour tortillas or corn for gluten-free
- 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend, cheddar, or Monterey Jack
- 2 tbsp butter or oil for cooking
- Optional toppings: sour cream guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in shredded chicken, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- (Optional) Mix in salsa for extra moisture and flavor. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Quesadillas
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- Sprinkle ½ cup cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add ¼ of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle another ¼ cup cheese over the chicken (this helps bind everything).
- Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently.
Cook to Crispy Perfection
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt ½ tbsp butter.
- Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese melts.
- Repeat for remaining quesadillas.
Slice & Serve
- Cut into triangles and serve hot with:
- 🥑 Guacamole
- 🍅 Salsa or pico de gallo
- 🧀 Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 🌶 Sliced jalapeños