Description
Golden, cheesy, and loaded with chicken—this chicken quesadilla recipe is your new weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 ½ cups shredded cheese
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4 flour tortillas
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2 tbsp butter or olive oil
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp chili powder (optional)
Instructions
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Heat skillet over medium heat.
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Butter one tortilla, place butter-side down.
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Add chicken, cheese, and seasonings.
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Top with another tortilla or fold in half.
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Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
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Slice into wedges, serve with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (about 1 tortilla filled and cut into wedges)
- Calories: ~410 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~30 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~28 g