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20 minute chicken quesadillas
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20 Minute Chicken Quesadillas

Quick and easy lunch or dinner idea and great use of leftover chicken, pork, or beef. This meal cooks up in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 20 minute recipe, chicken quesadillas, egg-free, gluten-free, how to make quesadillas, Mexican recipe, nut-free, soy-free
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 969kcal
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Cooked chicken or other meat
  • 4 cups Grated cheese Mexican Blend or Cheddar ~ dairy-free if needed
  • 4 cups Salsa
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 8 Soft tortillas ~ gluten-free if needed
  • Optional dips guacamole, or salsa
  • Optional Add-Ins:
  • Olives
  • Onions
  • Green onion tops only for Low FODMAP
  • Peppers

Instructions

  • Chop or shred leftover meat
  • Chop onions and peppers if adding those.
  • Heat a skillet to medium or medium-high ~ depending on your stove
  • Very lightly brush skillet with oil ~ optional but will result in a nice golden brown and slightly crispy quesadilla.
  • Cover the tortilla with half a cup of cheese.
  • Add shredded chicken over cheese.
  • Spoon salsa over chicken.
  • Add some add-ins if desired.
  • Cover with half a cup of cheese.
  • Place another tortilla over top and cover skillet with a lid.
  • As the quesadilla cooks check frequently to prevent burning, the goal is a golden brown color, and the cheese begins to melt.
  • Gently press down on the top of the tortilla; this will help the filling stay put when flipping.
  • Carefully flip quesadilla over to brown the opposite side. No need to cover the skillet at this point.
  • Once the flipped side is golden transfer quesadilla to a plate and cut into 4-6 sections.
  • Quesadillas can also be made with one tortilla and filling placed on one half. Then simply fold over the opposite side forming a half circle. Grill both sides to a golden brown.
  • Serve quesadillas with guacamole, sour cream, ranch dressing, salsa, queso, or jalapeno dip.

Notes

**Depending on appetites, one quesadilla can serve one or two people. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Quesadilla | Calories: 969kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 2970mg | Potassium: 1123mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2404IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 976mg | Iron: 5mg