Chicken Quesadillas

Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breast, cooked, shredded; 1 cup cheese, shredded; 4 flour tortillas; 1/4 cup salsa

Golden, crispy tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese. A quick, satisfying lunch or snack.

20 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

Mexican-AmericanLunchStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 chicken breast, cooked, shredded
1 cup cheese, shredded
4 flour tortillas
1/4 cup salsa

Instructions

1

Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2

Place one flour tortillas on a clean work surface.
3

Spread about 1/4 cup of cooked, shredded chicken breast evenly over half of the tortilla.
4

Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese over the chicken.
5

Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filled half to create a half-moon shape.
6

Place the quesadilla in the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
7

Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is completely melted.
8

Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute before cutting into wedges.
9

Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make additional quesadillas.
10

Serve with salsa on the side if desired.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Quesadillas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup cheese, shredded. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Chicken Quesadillas gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 flour tortillas. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chicken Quesadillas keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Chicken Quesadillas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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