Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Quick and comforting chicken quesadillas filled with cheese, shredded chicken, and salsa, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and layer with shredded chicken, cheese, salsa, salt, and pepper.
- Top with another tortilla.
- Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melty, about 3-4 more minutes.
- Remove from heat, slice into wedges, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with sides like guacamole or sour cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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