Description
Mexican-inspired easy chicken quesadillas blend crispy tortillas with savory shredded chicken and melted cheese. Families will enjoy this simple, delicious meal that comes together quickly with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups / 480 ml cooked shredded chicken
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup / 240 ml shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsps / 30 ml butter or oil
- ¼ cup / 60 ml salsa
- ¼ cup / 60 ml sour cream
- 2 tbsps / 30 ml chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Seasoning Fusion: Blend shredded chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and optional salsa to create a robust flavor profile.
- Tortilla Preparation: Layer one half of the tortilla with cheese, spread seasoned chicken evenly, then top with additional cheese for maximum melting potential.
- Folding Technique: Carefully fold tortilla into a half-moon shape, ensuring a compact and sealed quesadilla.
- Skillet Mastery: Melt butter in a medium-heat skillet, then gently place quesadilla and cook until golden-brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side, guaranteeing completely melted cheese and crispy exterior.
- Presentation: Transfer to cutting board, slice into triangular wedges, and garnish with fresh cilantro and a side of sour cream for a vibrant, appetizing finish.
Notes
- Spice Balancing: Adjust spice levels by starting with smaller quantities and tasting, ensuring the flavor doesn’t overpower the chicken’s natural taste.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use room temperature cheese for more even melting and prevent burning, creating a smoother, more consistent interior texture.
- Tortilla Crispiness Hack: Pat tortillas dry before cooking to achieve maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy edges, enhancing the overall textural experience.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap regular tortillas with gluten-free versions, use plant-based cheese for vegetarian options, and substitute chicken with grilled tofu or black beans for diverse dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg