Chicken Quesadillas

A good chicken quesadillas doesn’t require a recipe, but this recipe will give you some tips (especially on how to make a great filling). This Chicken Quesadillas, which is filled with chicken and plenty of cheese, is delicious and customizable, so you can use this recipe for a simple, easy, and cheap dinner or snack to enjoy on game day, or you can customize it into your ideal quesadilla.

What Readers Say: “Chicken Quesadillas…or Made” Costco packaged and prepared chicken breasts were used. Adding the chicken, spices and peppers to the onions and peppers was so delicious, so i will make this again and keep the recipe.

Ingredients for Chicken Quesadillas

• 6 Tbsp. Vegetable oil divided into 6 Tbsp.
• 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
• Half an onion thinly sliced
• Kosher salt
• 1 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are cut into strips.
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. Oregano dried
• 4 medium flour tortillas
• Monterey Jack shredded 2 c.
• 2 c. shredded cheddar
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 2 scallions thinly sliced
• Serve sour cream

Directions for Chicken Quesadillas

Step 1

Heat 1 tbsp. Neutral oil is in a large skillet on medium heat. Neutral oil, then add the peppers, onion and salt, then cook until soft, 5 minutes, and transfer onto a serving plate.

Step 2

Add 1 tbsp. Heat the pan over medium heat, then season chicken with cumin, chili powder, dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through, and transfer onto a plate. Wipe skillet.

Step 3

Add 1 tbsp. Neutral in skillet. Add one flour tortilla to the skillet, then sprinkle the top of the tortilla heavily with both cheeses, then top the other half of the tortilla with 1/4 of the cooked chicken mixture. 1/4 of pepper-onion mix, then a few slices of avocado and a sprinkle of scallions. Fold over the other half and cook until golden brown, 3 minutes on each side.

Step 4

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, pepper-onion mix, avocado and scallions, so this will make four quesadillas.

Step 5

Plate up with sour cream and cut into wedges.

How to Make Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

Bell Peppers & Onions – These are the vegetables I choose for a Quesadilla, and they cook quickly, and they work well in this recipe, so you can use bell peppers you have orm up to make it colorful. Not feeling veggies? If you prefer to have just cheese and chicken, then leave them out.

Chicken: The star here is boneless, skinless chicken strips. I used chicken breasts as I always have them on hand, but you can use skinless chicken thighs instead.

*Seasonings. Chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano combine to make a simple yet perfect seasoning. Red pepper flakes can be used to increase the spice.

* Tortillas. Although corn tortillas have been used for quesadillas, flour tortillas are also famous in America. This recipe uses flour tortillas because they’re easy to fold, even when packed with the filling. However, you can use corn if you like better.

Cheese: The best part about a quesadilla is the cheese, so you can use any melting cheese of your superior, and i like a mixture of Monterey Jack and Cheddar, so do not worry if the cheese spills onto the pan, and the crispy bits which are almost burnt, add a salty and fatty crunch.

Avocado: I like to add sliced avocados for a creamy and fresh addition to the quesadillas, so you don’t like the idea of avocados in your quesadillas? Add some avocado salsa on top instead.

Scallions – If you detest them, don’t; you can leave them out.

Sour Cream: No quesadilla would be complete without a side dish of sour cream for dipping. You don’t have sour cream, but you still want a creamy accompaniment to your quesadilla. Try these easy substitutes for sour cream.

Step-by-Step Instructions of Chicken Quesadillas

To create my perfect quesadilla, I sautee peppers and onion with salt and black pepper (to your taste), now to avoid an unwanted crunch, I cook the peppers and onions until they are soft (around 5 minutes). Transfer the vegetables to a plate once they are at their ideal texture, then Add a certain amount vegetable oil to the pan.

It’s time to show off the star (minus the cheese), and season your chicken strips with salt and pepper and your spices, so feel free to adjust the seasonings if you feel they are not right, so you’ll want to keep your eye on your pan. Stir your chicken occasionally and cook it until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter so that you can start on the tortilla.

Here we are! Then, add your tortilla to the pan. powder generously with both cheeses on half of the tortilla. Add the chicken, peppers, onions, avocado slices, and green onions, so now is the perfect time to add more filling to your tortilla. It is essential not to go overboard when it comes to your filling, so you don’t want an explosion of quesadillas.

Fold the other half over once you’ve added all the filling. Flipping the tortilla once, cook until golden, so any spilled-out cheese will turn into crisp and irresistible Frico. ).

Repeat the process to make all of your quesadillas, then slice into wedges and top with your favorite toppings, and sour cream is a must.

The recipe below contains a complete list of ingredients as well as directions.

What to serve with chicken quesadillas

Serve them with sour cream, but don’t limit yourself to that, so here are some of the ways I like to serve them:

* Guacamole: I will never refuse guacamole, But topped with quesadillas, please? It’s hard to imagine a better combination.

* Pico De Gallo:

This homemade pico de galo adds a fresh boost to the quesadillas.

* Salsa:

It’s easy to buy salsa from the store, but Delish’s homemade salsa is unbeatable, so serve with chips along these quesadillas or drizzle on top.

* Rice & Beans: This adapted rice and bean side is a classic with quesadillas. so if you want to bulk up the meal.

Storage & Make Ahead

If you want to make these, prepare your filling in advance, then assemble in your tortilla when ready. You can make them ahead by preparing the filling and adding it to your tortillas when ready. You have leftover chicken Fajitas, so here you are on your way to creating a delicious quesadilla.