Description
This Chicken Quesadilla recipe offers a quick and delicious meal featuring tender, seasoned chicken paired with sautéed onions and bell peppers, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and golden, crispy tortillas. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a tasty snack, these quesadillas are easy to prepare and packed with satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken & Veggies
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into small cubes)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning (or fajita seasoning)
Cheese & Tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or any cheese blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Combine Chicken and Seasoning: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the mixture, stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients, and then set the skillet aside to keep warm.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay out the flour tortillas. Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil, then place them oil-side down on a clean surface. Evenly distribute one quarter of the chicken and vegetable mixture onto one half of each tortilla, followed by sprinkling ½ cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the mixture. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to cover the fillings.
- Cook Quesadillas: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Carefully place each folded quesadilla into the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese inside has melted completely. Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any cheese blend preferred; cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend also work well.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice to the chicken mixture before assembling.
- To make it spicier, add chopped jalapeños to the vegetable sauté.
- To save time, shredded rotisserie chicken can be substituted for fresh chicken breasts.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for dipping.
