Best 7 Chicken And Vegetable Quesadilla Recipes

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Embark on a delectable journey with our curated collection of chicken and vegetable quesadilla recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From classic quesadillas to innovative fusion creations, this diverse selection caters to every palate and dietary preference. Discover the art of blending succulent chicken, crisp vegetables, and gooey cheese within a warm, golden tortilla, resulting in a harmonious union of textures and flavors. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with these mouthwatering chicken and vegetable quesadilla recipes, perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or special celebrations.

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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Provided by Heather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
  • Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

QUESADILLA (BEEF, VEGETABLE OR CHICKEN)



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Recipe video above. Choose ONE Filling! The spice mix adds terrific flavour - great with vegetable, chicken, beef, pork and turkey. Freezer friendly!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Main

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 28

6 - 8 flour tortillas ((20cm/8"))
2 cups (200g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese ((or other of choice) (Note 1))
3/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/cilantro
1 cup corn kernels ((frozen thawed or can drained))
ONE Filling of Choice, below ((beef, chicken or vegetable))
1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, salt
2 tsp each cumin powder, paprika
1/4 tsp each black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1/2 onion (, finely chopped)
500g / 1 lb ground beef / mince
1 small red capsicum/bell peppers (, diced)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup (65 ml) water
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
500 g/1 lb chicken thighs (, skinless boneless (Note 2))
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 small onion (, quartered and sliced)
1 small red capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion (, diced)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 can of black beans, drained ((400g/14oz))
1 capsicum/bell pepper (, diced (any colour))
1 cup corn ((canned drained or frozen thawed))
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup (65 ml) water

Steps:

  • Place tortilla on work surface. Sprinkle one side with a bit of cheese, top with Filling of Choice. Sprinkle with corn*, coriander and top with cheese. Fold in half.
  • Preheat non stick skillet over medium low heat (no oil, if pan is not non-stick use 2 tsp oil).
  • Place quesadilla in skillet, press down lightly, cover with lid. Cook for 3 minutes until underside is super golden brown and crispy.
  • Carefully flip over the folded edge (see video). Press down lightly. Cook for 3 minutes until crispy (no lid).
  • Transfer to cutting board, cut in half. Serve immediately!
  • Dipping Sauce options: Sour cream, salsa, Avocado Sauce (pictured)
  • Mix ingredients in a small bowl. Use for one of the Fillings Options below.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go. Once it changes from pink to brown, add capsicum. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.
  • Drizzle chicken with 1 tbsp oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle over Spice Mix, toss well to coat.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to bowl, cool.
  • Return pan to stove, reduce to medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes until deep golden. Turn and cook for 3 minutes until cooked through.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board, rest for 2 minutes then dice and cool. Combine with capsicum mixture.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add beans, corn, tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 kcal, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 26 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 795 mg, Fiber 2.3 g, Sugar 1.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 11.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN AND MIXED VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS WITH ARTICHOKES, MUSHROOMS, AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS



Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Quesadillas with Artichokes, Mushrooms, and Roasted Red Peppers image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cooked chicken breast halves
8 (6 to 8-inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers (from water-packed jar)
1/2 cup sliced artichokes (from water-packed can or jar)
1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese, for each quesadilla

Steps:

  • Coat a large skillet or griddle with cooking spray. Set pan over medium heat to preheat. Using a fork, pull chicken meat from bone in shreds.
  • Arrange tortillas on a flat surface. Top 1 side of each tortilla with an equal amount of chicken, mushrooms, red peppers, and artichokes. Top vegetables with shredded cheese. Fold over tortillas, making a half moon. Place quesadillas in (or on) prepared pan and cook 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese melts.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS



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These quesadillas will feed two for a light lunch. Serve with chips and salsa or a salad on the side.

Provided by drtaboada0625

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 quesadillas, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
taco seasoning, powder
taco sauce
1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
4 small flour tortillas
nonstick cooking spray
1 -2 ounce baby spinach leaves
salsa (etc. to dip) or guacamole (etc. to dip)

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, place 2 tbsp olive oil and chicken breast. Sprinkle chicken with a thin layer of taco seasoning, turn, and sprinkle the other side. Cook chicken completely through. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute peppers and onion in 2 tbsp olive oil until onions are golden and peppers are soft, about 15-20 minutes. (Optional: sprinkle vegetables with taco seasoning powder.) Remove vegetables from skillet and wipe down the skillet.
  • Shred the chicken in small pieces. Reheat the chicken in the medium skillet, adding taco sauce and stirring to mix thoroughly.
  • Spray the large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Place 1 flour tortilla in skillet for 1-2 minutes until it is just beginning to brown. Set aside. Place another tortilla in the skillet. Layer shredded cheese, chicken in sauce, peppers and onions, and baby spinach leaves. Top with additional cheese and replace the first (toasted) tortilla on top.
  • Cook the quesadilla, pressing down with a spatula, until bottom tortilla is a bit brown and crispy and cheese is melted.
  • Repeat the previous two steps to make a second quesadilla.
  • Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.5, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 68.9, Sodium 807.5, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 26.9

GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS



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My son loves what he calls "fajita" quesadillas. This is my version.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
12 oz chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 small onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 small orange bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges
1 jalapeno pepper, whole
cooking spray
3 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 flour tortillas, 6 inch
1/4 c sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • 2. Combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the paprika mixture evenly over the chicken; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Arrange the chicken, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Cook the vegetables 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Cook the chicken 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken and vegetables from the grill; Halve the jalapeno and remove the seeds, then coarsely chop the vegetables. Let the chicken stand for 5 minutes; thinly slice the chicken.
  • 4. Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons cheese over half of each tortilla; divide vegetables and chicken evenly over the cheese. Fold each tortilla in half over the filling; lightly coat the tortillas with cooking spray.
  • 5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the cheese melts and the tortillas are lightly browned. Repeat procedure with the remaining 2 quesadillas. Cut each quesadillas into 2 wedges; serve with sour cream.
  • 6. Garnish with Avocado-Tomato Salad, posted separately if desired.

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE QUESADILLA



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Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Chicken     Appetizer     Super Bowl     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Oscars     Father's Day     Dinner     Lunch     Poker/Game Night     Jalapeño     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Parade     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Salsa:
1 ripe papaya (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded, and diced
2 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons seeded, minced jalapeño
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 flour tortillas (7 1/2-inch diameter)
4 ounces (about 1 cup) grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken
4 small white mushroom caps, thinly sliced
2 scallions, including 3 inches of green, sliced thin on a diagonal
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, slivered
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the salsa. Gently fold together all the salsa ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use, up to 4 hours.
  • 2. Sprinkle 2 tortillas evenly with half of the cheese. Scatter the chicken, mushrooms, scallions, and basil equally over the cheese. Dot both with sour cream. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • 3. Place a second tortilla over each, creating a sandwich, or quesadilla.
  • 4. Heat a nonstick dry skillet over medium heat. Place a quesadilla in the skillet and cook, turning once, until tortilla browns slightly, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a low oven to keep warm. Repeat.
  • 5. Cut each quesadilla into quarters. Top with salsa.

QUESADILLAS WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND ROASTED VEGETABLES



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You may substitute an equal amount of just about any cooked meat for the sausage in this recipe. Try leftover roasted chicken or pork loin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups leftover Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms
4 flour tortillas, (10-inch or burrito-size)
8 ounces precooked spicy chicken (or turkey) sausage, thinly sliced diagonally
6 ounces coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Prepared fresh tomato salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Divide the vegetables evenly over half of each tortilla; layer with sausage slices, and sprinkle with cheese. Fold and press to seal edges. Brush with olive oil; transfer to two rimmed baking sheets.
  • Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cheese has melted and tortillas are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Slice into wedges, and serve topped with sour cream, and, if desired, salsa.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Use large, high-quality tortillas that are pliable and won't tear easily. Corn or flour tortillas can be used, depending on your preference.
  • Prepare your fillings ahead of time: This will make the assembly process much easier. Chicken, vegetables, and cheese can all be cooked and chopped in advance.
  • Use a variety of fillings: The more variety, the more flavorful your quesadillas will be. Try using a combination of protein, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadillas: Too many fillings will make them difficult to fold and seal. Stick to a thin layer of fillings so that the quesadillas cook evenly.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat: This will help to prevent the tortillas from burning. Cook the quesadillas for a few minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately: Quesadillas are best enjoyed hot and fresh. Serve them with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Chicken and vegetable quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your quesadillas are perfect every time.

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