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Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla

Delicious quesadillas filled with chicken and melted cheese.

👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

350kcal
Calories
20g
Protein
30g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup salsa (for serving)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with taco seasoning; mix well.

  2. 2

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tbsp of olive oil.

  3. 3

    Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly on one half of the tortilla.

  4. 4

    Spoon a portion of the seasoned chicken over the cheese.

  5. 5

    Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling and press gently to flatten.

  6. 6

    Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the bottom is golden and the cheese begins to melt.

  7. 7

    Carefully flip the quesadilla and add the remaining olive oil around the edges.

  8. 8

    Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.

  9. 9

    Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa and sour cream.

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