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Delicious easy chicken quesadilla with melted cheese and fresh ingredients.

Easy Chicken Quesadilla

A super-fast, crowd-pleasing skillet quesadilla that’s cheesy, adaptable, and ready in minutes.

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Optional: buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, or bacon

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
  3. Sprinkle half of the cheese on top, followed by the shredded chicken, and then the remaining cheese. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. If using a sauce (buffalo or BBQ), drizzle it over the chicken before adding the final layer of cheese.
  4. Top with the other tortilla.
  5. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown, about 3–4 minutes.
  6. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted, another 3–4 minutes. Press gently with a spatula for even contact.
  7. Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute, cut into wedges, and serve with ranch, salsa, sour cream, or your favorite dip.

Notes

Use a mix of cheeses for the best melt and flavor. Ensure not to overfill to keep quesadilla crisp.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free optional

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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