Easy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups, shredded or dicedCooked chicken
• 4 (8-inch)Flour tortillas
• 1.5 cupsShredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 tbspOlive oil
• 1 tspChili powder
• 1/2 tspCumin
• 1/2 tspGarlic powder
• to tasteSalt and pepper
• for servingSalsa, sour cream, or guacamole

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories

490 kcal

Protein

38 g

Carbs

30 g

Fat

25 g

Steps

1. 1

   If starting with raw chicken, cook and shred/dice it. Otherwise, combine pre-cooked chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

2. 2

   Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla.

4. 4

   Spread half of the seasoned chicken mixture over the cheese. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.

5. 5

   Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from skillet.

6. 6

   Repeat with the remaining oil, tortilla, cheese, and chicken.

7. 7

   Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.