Description
Mexican-inspired chicken quesadillas deliver a zesty flavor explosion packed with tender seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas. Quick and simple ingredients combine for a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced bell pepper, any color
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced onion
- 1 medium jalapeno, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking and Filling Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) taco seasoning
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded melting cheese
- 4 medium flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare a culinary canvas by chopping chicken into petite, uniform morsels that will ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Ignite a robust skillet over medium-high flame, creating a sizzling stage for the protein. Cascade taco seasoning across the chicken, allowing the spices to dance and infuse while sautéing for 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce vibrant bell peppers, aromatic onions, and minced garlic into the pan, transforming the cooking surface into a fragrant medley. Continue cooking until the chicken reaches perfect doneness, with no trace of pink.
- Transfer the succulent chicken and vegetable mixture to a waiting plate, clearing the skillet for the next culinary act.
- Reawaken the pan with a whisper of oil, then gently place a tortilla as the foundation for your quesadilla masterpiece.
- Lavish the tortilla with a generous cascade of shredded cheese, creating a molten base for the seasoned chicken mixture.
- Crown the creation with another layer of cheese, then tenderly fold the tortilla into a half-moon embrace.
- Sear each side until the exterior achieves a golden, crispy perfection and the cheese melts into a luxurious blanket.
- Repeat the process with remaining tortillas, crafting individual flavor parcels.
- Present the quesadillas in elegant slices, accompanied by a constellation of complementary condiments like tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, or creamy guacamole.
Notes
- Customize chicken seasoning by mixing homemade spice blends for more authentic flavor profiles.
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option or swap chicken with black beans for vegetarian version.
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure crispy exterior and prevent steaming instead of sautéing.
- Control heat carefully to prevent burning tortillas and achieve perfect golden-brown crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg