Chicken Quesadilla Recipe (Super Easy!) (2024)

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A simple recipe for Chicken Quesadillas that will still knock your socks off. Chicken, red onion, bell peppers, cheese and cilantro are a fantastic mix!

Mix it up, add whatever fillings you like, you are in charge of this delicious and easy meal.

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This is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover chicken, and serve a very tasty meal to my family.

Cheesy melty goodness tucked into a tortilla is my idea of heaven. Served as a snack, an appetizer or a light meal, this is the quintessential “simple is best” kind of meal.

You can get as fancy or as basic as you like, you’re in charge!

This recipe is great for any sized family, because you can easily scale up or down based on how hungry everyone is, and how many people need to eat.

A fun party idea is to have a quesadilla bar – lay out all the potential fillings, a pile of different tortillas and let everyone choose their own! This will make it easy for picky eaters, and for those who love to add their own flair to a meal.

What is a quesadilla?

It’s a flour tortilla, filled with cheese and other fillings, then cooked on a griddle or skillet until the cheese melts. It’s a type of Southern/Central Mexican dish, that is also very common in the Southwest parts of the United States as well.

Is this an authentic chicken quesadillas recipe?

Honestly? No. I am not Mexican, I just live in Arizona where this is a very common type of meal!

How do you pronounce “quesadilla”?

It sounds like “kay-suh-dee-yah”

Southwestern recipes are my jam! Try this amazing creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, or this Queso Dip Recipe (made in a skillet!), or this fantastic Southwest Pasta Salad.

Why this recipe works

  • 6 ingredients. Nothing fancy over here!
  • Easy to adapt for your tastes, and make a lot of!
  • Budget and family friendly. This one serves everyone!
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Kylee’s Notes & FAQs

You can make these differently to me. Simply add a tortilla to the skillet, spread with the filling and top with another tortilla, instead of folding over.

You can also cook these in the oven. Just lay out the tortillas on a baking sheet, and the chicken mixture, and top with more tortillas. Bake until the cheese is melted, and the quesadillas are golden brown.

Substitutions/Additions

  • You can use any kind of tortilla. I like using the spinach kind, as well as the sundried tomato kind!
  • Like it spicy? Add some chopped jalapeños to the mix!

What can you put in a quesadilla?

Anything your heart desires! Add some corn, black beans and a little salsa. Add mushrooms, or don’t! I like to sometimes add a little taco seasoning, or chili powder and cumin to mine as well.

What kind of cheese goes best in quesadillas?

I like the Mexican blend cheeses you can buy pre shredded at the grocery store. But a mix of mozzarella and jack (Monterey jack or pepper jack) will do well, and so will cheddar cheese.

What to serve with quesadillas

I like to sprinkle a little extra cilantro, a dash of hot sauce and a little sour cream.

Other yummy things to add are homemade pico de gallo and guacamole.

Recipe Ingredients and Possible Substitutes

The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.

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How to make the yummiest Chicken Quesadillas:

The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.

Get prepped

Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.

Make the filling

Combine the bell peppers, onion, cilantro, diced or shredded chicken and shredded cheese in a large bowl. Season with a little salt and pepper.

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Cook quesadillas

Divide mixture into 4, and spread 1/4 on each tortilla, folding the top over in half.

Cook until cheese begins to melt, then flip quesadilla (cook a few minutes per side)

Remove from skillet, slice into 3 or 4, and serve.

Repeat until you run out of tortillas and ingredients.

Devour.

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A simple recipe for Chicken Quesadillas that will still knock your socks off. Chicken, red onion, bell peppers, cheese and cilantro are a fantastic mix!

Author: Kylee Ayotte

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Yield: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup red bell peppers (diced)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken (diced)
  • 1 cup cheese (grated )
  • 4 Tortillas (flour)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Optional (for serving)

Directions

  • Combine the bell peppers, red onion, cilantro, cooked chicken and cheese in a large bowl.

  • Heat a skillet and spray with cooking spray.

  • Divide mixture into 4, and spread 1/4 on each tortilla, folding the top over in half.

  • Cook until cheese begins to melt, then flip quesadilla.

  • Remove from skillet, slice into 3 or 4, and serve.

  • Repeat until you run out of tortillas and ingredients.

  • Devour.

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Notes

You can make these differently to me. Simply add a tortilla to the skillet, spread with the filling and top with another tortilla, instead of folding over.

You can also cook these in the oven. Just lay out the tortillas on a baking sheet, and the chicken mixture, and top with more tortillas. Bake until the cheese is melted, and the quesadillas are golden brown.

Substitutions/Additions

You can use any kind of tortilla. I like using the spinach kind, as well as the sundried tomato kind!

Like it spicy? Add some chopped jalapeños to the mix!

What can you put in a quesadilla?

Anything your heart desires! Add some corn, black beans and a little salsa. Add mushrooms, or don’t! I like to sometimes add a little taco seasoning, or chili powder and cumin to mine as well.

What kind of cheese goes best in quesadillas?

I like the Mexican blend cheeses you can buy pre shredded at the grocery store. But a mix of mozzarella and jack (Monterey jack or pepper jack) will do well, and so will cheddar cheese.

What to serve with quesadillas

I like to sprinkle a little extra cilantro, a dash of hot sauce and a little sour cream.

Other yummy things to add are homemade pico de gallo and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 934IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

About Kylee Ayotte

I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Read More

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  1. Yvonne says

    I made this recipe tonight it was great. A different taste I will make it again.

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  2. Eeva says

    I made them with leftover turkey and added salsa to the meat mix. Quesadillas turned out delicious.
    Thank you for the recipe.

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  3. Nicole Schoenfeld says

    OMG the chicken quesadilla recipe was the best!!! It’s a MUST for a regular on your weekly menu. It was a great way to spice up taco night and do something different. LOTS of flavor and really easy to make!

    Reply

  4. Druanne says

    Was very tasty. Added chili powder and cumin. Also cooked the red pepper a bit along with the chicken. Chicken dice should be small or shred the chicken. Topped with Pico de Guilo and sour cream. Will make again! Thanks!

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  5. Laneae says

    Such a simple quick recipe even my picky eaters cleaned their plates!

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  6. Gina Hoskins says

    This looks amazing and I love how simple the ingredients are! I will be adding sundried tomatoes and spinach to mine!

    Reply

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe (Super Easy!) (2024)

FAQs

What is the TikTok quesadilla hack? ›

Simply slice a tortilla halfway through, add different fillings to each of the four quadrants, do some folding, brown it in a pan and voilà! You have a delicious, healthy lunch ready in minutes.

What does a chicken quesadilla contain? ›

Zesty chicken, cooked peppers, and melted cheese are a delightful combination. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa. The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen.

How unhealthy is Taco Bell chicken quesadilla? ›

Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla (1 each) contains 37.2g total carbs, 34.6g net carbs, 27g fat, 25.6g protein, and 497 calories.

How to make a 2 tortilla quesadilla? ›

How do you make a quesadilla with two tortillas? That is not called “quesadilla”, but “sincronizada”. It usually contains also a slice of ham between the two tortillas. Just heat slightly one side, add a cheese that melts, add a slice of ham, more cheese and the other tortilla, when ready turn until cooked.

What is the viral chipotle quesadilla? ›

What Is The Chipotle Quesadilla Hack? TikToker Alexis Frost shared the now-viral order, which is a quesadilla made with steak, extra cheese, and fajita veggies, on December 20.

Are homemade chicken quesadillas good for you? ›

A quesadilla is high in protein and calcium while also being a good source of fiber and iron. This simple dish can easily meet your health goals by adding vegetables, lean meats, and beans that make your quesadilla more filling and even more nutritious.

What cheese is best for quesadillas? ›

Sometimes the best cheese for quesadillas is whatever you have in the fridge when the craving strikes. Cheddar and Monterey Jack are standards of American-style quesadillas. But if you are planning ahead, consider that freshly grated cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack makes the meltiest quesadillas.

What goes good with chicken quesadillas? ›

Originally Answered: What are some great side dishes for chicken quesadillas? I say go with the classics: refried beans, Mexican rice, and a salad. Hard to go wrong with that. And also all super easy, the hardest is Mexican rice which isn't really hard so much as it just takes a little longer.

How to add flavor to quesadilla? ›

Quesadilla Seasoning
  1. 2 teaspoon chili powder.
  2. 1 teaspoon cumin powder.
  3. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
  4. 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  6. ½ teaspoon onion powder.
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Do I put butter on my quesadilla? ›

You could use butter but it has a tendency to burn. If you want the flavor of butter on your quesadillas melt a tablespoon in the microwave, stir in a little cooking oil and brush it on your tortillas. No, warm skillet enough to melt the cheese and warm other ingredients. The tortilla should brown on both sides.

What does Taco Bell put on their quesadillas? ›

The Cheese Quesadilla is a purist's meal: a simple flour tortilla, a hefty portion of melted three-cheese blend, creamy jalapeño sauce, and absolutely zero bells and whistles.

What sauce does Taco Bell put on their chicken quesadillas? ›

Taco Bell Quesadilla Sauce (aka Creamy Jalapeno Sauce)

In case you don't already have some, pickled jalapenos are found in a jar typically where you'll find pickles at your local grocery store. The jalapeno juice required for this quesadilla sauce is just the juice (brine) in the jar.

Can you put lettuce in a quesadilla? ›

We make this cheese quesadilla on the stove cooked in some butter (gets the torilla nice and golden brown and creates the crispy exterior we all love), then add your favorite cheese blend and cook until melted and golden brown. Top it with all the fixings: avocado, lettuce, salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream.

Is Taco Bell actually healthy? ›

It's absolutely possible to eat healthy at Taco Bell. Look for meals with veggies and beans while avoiding meals high in saturated fat and sodium. Not only will it still be a delicious way to satisfy your craving for Mexican food, but you'll also be less likely to feel sluggish later.

What is the quesadilla hack at Chipotle? ›

The “hack,” according to numerous TikTok users, instructed Chipotle customers to try ordering a steak quesadilla with added toppings, namely the chain's fajita-style sauteed veggies, extra cheese and sides of sour cream and vinaigrette, for dipping.

What is the TikTok tortilla challenge? ›

The loser of rock paper scissors gets slapped with a tortilla — but the real challenge is keeping the water in your mouth for the duration of the game and subsequent slap.

What does it mean to make a quesadilla dirty? ›

Diners have the option to "make it dirty," as well, which roughly translates to encrusting your quesadilla in fried cheese.

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