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Classic Chicken Quesadilla

Name: Classic Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 250 g chicken breast cooked and shredded; 4 pcs flour tortilla 8-inch; 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded; 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.13 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp salsa (optional); 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)

A quick and satisfying chicken quesadilla featuring seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and crisp tortillas. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual lunch.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 25 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 1,131 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

250 gchicken breast, cooked and shredded
4 pcsflour tortilla, 8-inch
1 cupcheddar cheese, shredded
1 cupmonterey jack cheese, shredded
1 tbspolive oil
1 tspchili powder
0.5 tspcumin
0.5 tspgarlic powder
0.25 tspsalt
0.13 tspblack pepper

for serving

2 tbspsalsa(optional)
2 tbspsour cream(optional)

Equipment

large skillet · spatula · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken breast with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices for best flavor.
2
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the olive oil.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A non-stick skillet works best for easy flipping.
3
Place one flour tortilla in the hot skillet.
4
Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese and half of the monterey jack cheese over one side of the tortilla.
Cook’s note: Leave a small border around the edge to prevent cheese from oozing out.
5
Distribute half of the seasoned chicken over the cheese.
6
Place another flour tortilla on top, pressing down gently.
7
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
About 6 min
Cook’s note: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a wide spatula.
8
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process for the second quesadilla.
9
Slice each quesadilla into wedges.
About 1 min
10
Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

53%Score

Calories: 1,131.4kcal
Protein: 76.2g
Carbs: 52g
Fat: 64.9g
Fibre: 3.1g
Sugar: 2.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes per side until warmed through and crispy, or in a microwave until heated.