Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Crispy flour tortillas filled with zesty seasoned chicken and plenty of melted cheese. A 20-minute weeknight favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or cheddar)
1 Tbsp butter or olive oil, for skillet
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and black pepper, to taste
optional add-ins: diced bell peppers, onions, black beans, or corn
Instructions
1.Toss cooked chicken with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2.Heat a large skillet over medium heat with butter or oil.
3.Place tortilla in skillet and sprinkle with cheese.
4.Spread chicken mixture over one half of the tortilla.
5.Fold tortilla in half when cheese melts.
6.Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
7.Slice into wedges and serve with salsa or guacamole.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Reheat in a dry skillet to maintain crispiness.
Add jalapeños for an extra kick of heat.