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Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Chicken quesadillas make an easy lunch or dinner. Use up your left over chicken taco meat or other left over chicken.
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American. Mexican
Keyword: chicken quesadilla recipe
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 615kcal
Author: Jenna

Ingredients

  • 2 tortillas
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken taco meat (can use other cooked chicken)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Pour the olive oil into a medium skillet and set heat to medium.
  • Add the first tortilla to the pan.
  • Top with half the cheese, spreading it out evenly.
  • Spread the chicken out evenly over the cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top the chicken and then add the second tortilla on top.
  • Cook on the side for about 4 minutes or until the bottom turns golden brown.
  • Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted.
  • Cut the quesadilla into triangles and serve with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5quesadilla | Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 416mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Calcium: 424mg | Iron: 1mg
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