Chicken Quesadilla — FamilyPlate recipe🌮

Chicken Quesadilla

Grilled chicken and cheese inside crispy tortillas, served with salsa.

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch

Nutrition (per serving)

540kcal
Calories
36g
Protein
42g
Carbs
24g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Salsa for serving
  • Sour cream for serving (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the grilled chicken slices with olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a layer of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on half of the tortilla.

  4. 4

    Add some seasoned chicken on top of the cheese.

  5. 5

    Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.

  6. 6

    Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

  7. 7

    Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden brown.

  8. 8

    Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve with salsa and sour cream, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

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