Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Easy Chicken Quesadillas are a family favorite for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. A great recipe to make with leftover or rotisserie chicken and a surefire hit for picky eaters!
Servings: 3 large quesadillas
Calories: 838kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 pound shredded chicken grilled or rotisserie
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 burrito size flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Monterey jack cheese or pepper jack
- Optional Garnishes: sour cream salsa, guacamole
Instructions
- Coat a skillet with olive oil and add the chicken, garlic, cumin, salt and chili powder. Mix well and cook over medium heat until just heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Layer tortillas with a layer of cheddar, chicken, Monterey jack and top with another tortilla.
- Cook in a quesadilla maker or skillet. If using a skillet cook over medium- high heat turning after about 2 minutes to brown on both sides, cooking until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove to a cutting board and cut into wedges using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
- Serve with desired toppings.
Notes
Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a 350° air fryer or toaster oven for 3- 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 838kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1846mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g