15-Minute Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas: Quick and Delicious!
A quick and delicious recipe for cheesy chicken quesadillas that can be made in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add half of the shredded chicken and a few spoonfuls of salsa on top of the cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
- Remove from skillet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Cut into wedges and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- These quesadillas can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg