Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

Crispy flour tortillas filled with savory pre-cooked chicken and melted cheese, pan-fried until golden. Served with a side of crunchy tortilla chips and creamy guacamole for a fun, easy meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 10 min
• Total: 20 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: Latin
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.31/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• savory
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 4 flour tortillas (6-inch)
• 4 ounce pre-cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
• 4 ounce shredded cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup tortilla chips
• 0.25 cup guacamole
• 0.25 cup salsa

Instructions

1. Warm a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2. Lightly brush one side of each flour tortilla with olive oil.
3. Place two tortillas, oil-side down, in the warm skillet. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over each tortilla. Then, top each with half of the pre-cooked chicken breast. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken.
4. Place the remaining two tortillas on top, oil-side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and cut each into wedges.
6. Serve the Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas immediately with tortilla chips, guacamole, and salsa on the side.

Notes

Add a pinch of chili powder or cumin to the chicken for a bit more flavor if desired. You can also add thinly sliced bell peppers or onions for extra vegetables.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 830
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbohydrates: 50 g
• Fat: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sodium: 650 mg
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 100 mg