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Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect mix of fast, easy, and crispy. With only a few minutes of total cook and prep time, this hearty meal will save you time and effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 quesadillas
Calories 1186 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 3 cups grated American cheese
- 2 cooked chicken breasts chopped or use rotisserie chicken
- 1 jalapeno or chili - cut into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced into strips
- 6 tablespoons butter for frying
Instructions
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Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over high heat.
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Add in the sliced bell pepper and cook until tender and dark brown/black areas appear, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet.
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Build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese onto the tortilla, and then arranging the chicken, cooked pepper and jalapeno rounds. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
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When the tortilla is golden on the bottom side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden.
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Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
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Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo, sour cream and black beans on the side.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1186
Calories from Fat 756
% Daily Value*
Fat 84g129%
Saturated Fat 43g269%
Cholesterol 297mg99%
Sodium 3037mg132%
Potassium 653mg19%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 66g132%
Vitamin A 3340IU67%
Vitamin C 56.2mg68%
Calcium 1551mg155%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.