Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

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5 from 2 votes

Quick and easy Chicken Quesadillas are a delicious, easy meal or lunch recipe ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 566kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken breast diced into small cubes
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 package)
2 cups shredded Mexican Cheese
¼ cup salsa
4 flour tortillas burrito size

Instructions

Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat.
Cut the chicken into small cubes and put in a medium mixing bowl. Add the taco seasoning to the chicken and mix until all the chicken is coated with taco seasoning.
Spread 1 Tablespoon of the olive oil onto the skillet. Place the chicken in the skillet in an even layer. Sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until it's browned slightly, not cooked through.
Then top the chicken with salsa and toss the chicken to thoroughly coat the chicken with the salsa. Continue to cook the chicken until it's cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 3-4 more minutes.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and put on a plate. Reduce the temperature to medium low.
To make the quesadillas, lay a tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread some cheese on half the tortilla, then put some of the chicken on top of the cheese, then top off with more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to make a half moon shape.
Once all the quesadillas are put together, Put the remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet and add 2 of the tortillas to the skillet.
Cook until one side of the tortilla is golden brown (2-3 minutes). Flip and then cook until the other side is golden brown as well (2-3 minutes). Watch them closely as they brown quickly.
Remove the quesadillas onto a cutting board. Slice them and serve immediately

Notes

Allow leftover to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container or wrap in a plastic wrap or aluminum foil. You can also use zip top plastic bags.

FRIDGE: Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

FREEZER: Quesadillas freeze really well! Freeze on a baking sheet and then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

For the best results, reheat quesadillas in the oven or on the stove top. In the oven, just bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a about 10 minutes until reheated. On the stove top, add a little oil to a pan and heat on both sides until the tortilla crisps back up and the cheese is melty.

You can also reheat a quesadilla in the air fryer! The microwave works too, but your quesadilla won't be crispy.

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