Best 5 Easy Chicken Quesadillas Recipes
Craving a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor? Look no further than these mouthwatering chicken quesadillas! Bursting with Mexican spices and gooey melted cheese, these quesadillas are perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll unveil two delectable chicken quesadilla recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences. The first recipe features a classic chicken quesadilla loaded with shredded chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a blend of Mexican spices, all wrapped in a warm and crispy tortilla. For those with a vegetarian inclination, the second recipe offers an equally flavorful alternative with roasted vegetables, black beans, and tangy salsa. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico. Let's dive into these easy chicken quesadilla recipes and create a feast that will satisfy your cravings!
EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
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
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
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
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 QUESADILLAS
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
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
EASY SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
I know there are several recipes out there for this item, but my family swears by this one (we even served at Christmas Eve one year and it was a crowd pleaser). To make this recipe even faster, you can use the rotisserie chicken's from the grocery store, or in a pinch, poach the chicken breasts in salted water for 10-15 minutes.
Provided by SuzanneThePainter
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 Quesadillas, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken and spices (cumin, paprika, red pepper, salt) and set aside.
- Into a medium frying pan at medium/medium-high heat add your oil, green bell pepper, white onion, jalapeno, garlic, and black beans. Cook until the black beans soften slightly and the garlic is fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Add tomatoes, whites of the green onions, cilantro, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine and take off the heat.
- To assemble, spray a large frying pan with non-stick spray (grill pan or griddle will work well) set to medium/medium-high heat and place a single tortilla in the middle.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese (about 3 tablespoons) over the surface, add a layer of the vegetable mix (about 3 tablespoons) to half the tortilla, and the same amount of your shredded chicken to the same half, finally sprinkle over about a teaspoon of your reserved un-cooked green onions. Apply another 3 tablespoons of cheese to the top, cover and allow to melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Using a spatula, flip the un-topped half over the topped half, pressing lightly, cover and cook another 2-3 minutes so all the cheese has melted and the tortilla is crispy.
- Continue until all your veggie and chicken mixes are used up. Setting your finished quesadillas on a cooling rack in the oven set to low. When ready to serve, cut with a pizza cutter into slices and enjoy! These are great with a side of sour cream and/or guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.9, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 877.4, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 13, Sugar 3.5, Protein 39.6
EASY CHICKEN VERDE QUESADILLAS
This easy dish really does prove that simple is often best. My family loves Mexican food and this is a great way to quickly whip-up a hunger-satisfying snack. Sometimes there's just no need to over-complicate things in the kitchen. I have a real fondness for salsa verde and used Reta Smith's recipe for it in this dish. If you...
Provided by Michell James
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Preheat a large skillet over med heat.
- 2. Brush tortilla with vegetable oil, place oil side down in skillet.
- 3. Sprinkle tortilla with some of the cheese and the chicken, add several dollops of salsa verde, cover with another tortilla and brush top with vegetable oil.
- 4. When bottom tortilla browns and crisps up, carefully flip and brown other side. Repeat until you use all tortillas.
Tips:
- To make your quesadillas extra crispy, cook them in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat.
- If you don't have a tortilla press, you can use a rolling pin to flatten the tortillas.
- For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
- To make your quesadillas more flavorful, try adding different spices, such as chili powder, cumin, or paprika.
- Serve your quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Conclusion:
Chicken quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that can be customized to fit your taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken quesadillas a try.
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