Description
Golden, crunchy on the outside and packed with juicy shredded chicken and gooey cheese inside, these Crispy Chicken Quesadillas are a perfect option for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or hearty snack. Whether you’re craving something comforting or feeding the family on a weeknight, these quesadillas deliver on flavor and texture with minimal prep time. Crispy Chicken Quesadillas are made with seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, melty cheese, and a hot skillet to seal it all in a crunchy tortilla. Ideal for those looking for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or quick and easy recipe inspiration, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup red bell pepper finely diced
1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, cheese, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add a bit of oil or butter to coat the pan.
3. Spoon the chicken mixture over half of each tortilla and fold to form a half-moon.
4. Place the quesadilla on the hot skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
5. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges.
6. Serve with dips like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melt and flavor.
Let quesadillas rest before cutting to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Don’t overfill the tortillas to ensure even cooking and easy flipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy dinner, crispy quesadillas, chicken recipes, food ideas, quick meals, weeknight dinner