Tex-Mex Chicken Quesadillas

Name: Tex-Mex Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked chicken (rotisserie or shredded), shredded; 4 flour tortillas (10-inch); 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded or torn; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced; 1/2 white onion, sliced; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 cup salsa verde; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Crispy-golden flour tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken, melted Oaxaca and cheddar cheeses, sautéed peppers, and onions. Served with cooling sour cream and vibrant salsa verde.

30 minEasyServes 4450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs cooked chicken (rotisserie or shredded), shredded
4 flour tortillas (10-inch)
1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded or torn
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
1/2 white onion, sliced
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa verde
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 sliced bell peppers (red or yellow) and 1/2 sliced white onion, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
2

Add 2 lbs shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or shredded) to the pan along with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp ground cumin. Toss gently to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3

Wipe out the skillet and place it over medium-high heat. When hot, add 4 flour tortillas (10-inch) one at a time.
4

Spread half of one flour tortillas (10-inch) with the cooked chicken (rotisserie or shredded) mixture. Top with 1 cup shredded or torn Oaxaca cheese and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Fold the flour tortillas (10-inch) in half.
5

Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and both sides are golden.
6

Transfer to a cutting board and cut into triangles. Serve hot with 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup salsa verde, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro on the side.

Questions

Can I make Tex-Mex Chicken Quesadillas dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded or torn, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup sour cream) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free lunch collection instead.

Can I make Tex-Mex Chicken Quesadillas gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 flour tortillas (10-inch). 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 Tex-Mex 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 Tex-Mex 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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