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quick chicken quesadillas recipe

Quick Chicken Quesadillas Recipe – Easy & Delicious Dinner Idea

Discover my quick chicken quesadillas recipe loaded with juicy chicken and cheesy goodness. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner. Try it now!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (300 g)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) (100 g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced (75 g)
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced (40 g)
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (5 g)
  • Sour cream or salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion; sauté until soft.
  2. Add the shredded chicken and taco seasoning, mixing well until heated through.
  3. Place a tortilla in another skillet over medium heat, sprinkle half with cheese, then layer with the chicken mixture and fold the tortilla.
  4. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  5. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and serve warm with sour cream or salsa.

Notes

  • For added flavor, try using pepper jack cheese.
  • You can customize with vegetables or beans as desired.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

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