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Chicken Quesadillas

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

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Place one flour tortillas on a clean work surface.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese over the chicken.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 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. 8

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

  9. 9

    Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make additional quesadillas.

  10. 10

    Serve with salsa on the side if desired.

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Questions

Why rest the meat in Chicken Quesadillas?

Step 8 reads: "Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute before cutting into wedges." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 8 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Chicken Quesadillas?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Chicken Quesadillas uses 2 chicken breast, cooked, shredded.

Can I make Chicken Quesadillas dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chicken Quesadillas 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.

Is Chicken Quesadillas keto-friendly?

A serving of Chicken Quesadillas carries 20 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

How much protein is in Chicken Quesadillas?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 25 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 20 g carbohydrate and 21 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 451 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein lunch collection.

How do I store and reheat Chicken Quesadillas?

Refrigerate what is left of Chicken Quesadillas within two hours and eat it 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.

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