Best 8 Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipes

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**Kick off your Mexican fiesta with a delightful culinary journey, where flavors dance on your palate and the aroma of sizzling chicken mingles with the melted cheese.**

Embark on an exciting adventure as we present a tantalizing array of chicken quesadilla recipes, each bursting with unique flavors and textures. From the classic combination of chicken, cheese, and salsa to innovative twists featuring black beans, corn, and avocado, these quesadillas offer a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving more.

**Indulge in the simplicity of the Easy Chicken Quesadilla, a hassle-free recipe that delivers big on taste.**

Prepare to be amazed by the Crispy Chicken Quesadilla, where a golden-brown exterior gives way to a flavorful filling of tender chicken and gooey cheese.

**For a vegetarian delight, the Black Bean and Corn Quesadilla is a colorful and satisfying option, packed with protein and fiber.**

Don't miss out on the Ultimate Chicken Quesadilla, a fully loaded masterpiece that combines all your favorite ingredients into one epic bite.

**And for a taste of the Southwest, the Chicken Fajita Quesadilla brings together grilled chicken, bell peppers, and onions, wrapped in a warm tortilla and smothered in melted cheese.**

So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on a culinary expedition that will satisfy your cravings and leave you with memories to savor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons taco or Cajun seasoning mix
1 large onion, cut in half and then into slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper
12 tablespoons butter, for frying
12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine)
3 yellow or red onions
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 to 3 jalapenos
1 lime
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and saute over medium-high heat until done, about 4 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and dice into cubes. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
  • When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
  • Dice up equal quantities of tomatoes and onions. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  • Now, slice 1 or 2 jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the four ingredients into a bowl.
  • Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. -Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

QUICK CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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With a few simple shortcut ingredients, you can have warm and cheesy homemade quesadillas on the dinner table in less than half an hour. If you need to master the basic steps of how to make chicken quesadilla, this is the place to start.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 oz refrigerated cooked Southwest-flavor chicken breast strips (from 9- or 12-oz package)
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; 8 tortillas)
Cooking spray
2 cups finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In small bowl, mix chicken and salsa.
  • Spray 1 side of 1 tortilla with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on work surface. Layer with one-fourth of the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with another tortilla; spray top of tortilla with cooking spray.
  • Cook in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, carefully turning after 2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture and cheese. To serve, cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve with sour cream and, if desired, additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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I came up with this recipe on a whim. I love quesadillas, but am picky about what goes in them. This was super easy to make and tasted really good. Serve as is or with salsa and sour cream.

Provided by Jenn79

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
6 chicken breast tenders
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup instant rice
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
8 extra-large flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon softened butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and 1 teaspoon garlic salt, shredding chicken as it cooks until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir black beans, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and teaspoon garlic salt together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add black bean mixture to rice.
  • Place each tortilla on a work surface; layer half of each tortilla with bean-rice mixture, Mexican cheese, shredded chicken, and more Mexican cheese. Fold each tortilla in half. Spread a thin layer of softened butter atop each quesadilla.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook each quesadilla, butter-side down, until cheese is melted and outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1713.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

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

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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For this effortless entree, I sandwiches cooked chicken, tomato, onion and cheese inside tortillas, then warms them on a griddle until the cheese is gooey. I garnish them with sour cream, your favorite salsa and refried beans.-Sacha K. Roach, Warsaw, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium tomato, diced
1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken, thawed and chopped

Steps:

  • Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Place two tortillas, buttered side down, on a griddle; sprinkle with cheese, onion, tomato and chicken. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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These quesadillas are fast and easy with only four ingredients. The quesadilla mixture can be frozen and thawed for even faster meal preparation. They can be served with sour cream or salsa for dipping

Provided by miss_heyrara

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 10 quesadillas, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 1/2 ounces canned chicken
10 ounces canned tomatoes and green chilies
1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
taco seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain water from canned chicken and canned tomatoes and chiles.
  • flake chicken and mix with tomatoes and chiles, and shredded cheese in a bowl.
  • Spead mixture over one side of tortillas as thin
  • or as thick as you like.
  • Fold tortilla and place in electric skillet on 325 degrees or on stove at medium high heat.
  • Brown tortilla on one until side crispy then flip and do the same on other side.
  • Place tortillas on plate to cool.
  • Serve with LIPTON Spanish Rice mix for complete meal if desired.

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE



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Create a real winner with our Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe. Cilantro, BBQ sauce, red onion and cheese make this Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe so great!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red onion, sliced
1/3 cup HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
1/4 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
4 flour tortillas (6 inch)
4 KRAFT Singles
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Cook onions in boiling water 5 min. or until tender; drain. Place onions in medium bowl. Add vinegar and sugar; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Grill chicken 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165ºF), brushing with barbecue sauce for the last 5 min. Cut into thin strips.
  • Top tortillas with chicken, onions and Singles; fold in half. Grill 1 to 2 min. on each side or until Singles are melted and quesadillas are lightly browned on both sides. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas. Corn or flour tortillas can be used for quesadillas, but corn tortillas are more traditional and have a slightly smoky flavor. Look for tortillas that are fresh and pliable, and warm them slightly before using.
  • Use a variety of fillings. Quesadillas can be filled with just about anything, so get creative! Some popular fillings include shredded chicken, beef, or pork; cheese; beans; vegetables; and salsa. You can also add spices, herbs, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadilla. Too many fillings will make the quesadilla difficult to fold and cook evenly. Stick to a thin layer of fillings so that the quesadilla is easy to handle and the fillings are evenly distributed.
  • Cook the quesadilla over medium heat. This will help to prevent the tortilla from burning and will give the fillings time to cook through. Use a large skillet or griddle so that the quesadilla has plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Flip the quesadilla frequently. This will help to ensure that the quesadilla cooks evenly on both sides. Use a spatula to carefully flip the quesadilla so that it doesn't break.
  • Serve the quesadilla with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese. You can also add a side of rice or beans.

Conclusion:

Quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give quesadillas a try!

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