Best 8 Chicken Quesadilla Stack Recipes

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When it comes to quick and easy weeknight dinners, chicken quesadillas are a go-to for many families. But why settle for a standard quesadilla when you can create a show-stopping chicken quesadilla stack? This towering stack of tortillas, chicken, cheese, and flavorful fillings is sure to impress your family and friends. With its crispy layers and customizable ingredients, the chicken quesadilla stack is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic chicken and cheese combination or something more adventurous, this recipe has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and get ready to make a chicken quesadilla stack that will be the star of your next meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Provided by Heather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
  • Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CHICKEN QUESADILLA STACK



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Make and share this Chicken Quesadilla Stack recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 flour tortillas (98% fat free - 8 inch)
3/4 cup fat-free refried beans
1 1/2 cups chopped, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, , drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup shredded low-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup salsa (hot-sweet, no tomato salsa posted in 'zaar, goes very well.)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Lightly coat baking sheet with veggie spray.
  • Place one tortilla on baking sheet and spread 1/4 cup refried beans on top.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chicken, 2 1/2 tablespoons chiles, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 3 tablespoons cheese.
  • Repeat layering two times.
  • Top with remaining tortilla, pressing down slightly to help hold layers together.
  • Cover top tortilla loosely with foil and bake stack until heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, combine sour cream and remaining cilantro in a small bowl.
  • Cut quesadilla into 6 wedges, but do not separate them.
  • Spread cilantro sour cream over top and spoon salsa in centre.

ULTIMATE CHICKEN QUESADILLA



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Cheesy quesadillas filled with a mixture of tender chicken and spicy tomatoes

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 quesadilla each)

Number Of Ingredients 5

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mexican Diced Tomatoes with Lime Juice & Cilantro, undrained
4 flour tortillas (10 inch)
2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 cups = 8 oz)

Steps:

  • 1. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken and undrained tomatoes; cook 10 minutes or until chicken pieces are no longer pink in centers and liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Spread chicken mixture evenly onto bottom half of each tortilla to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over chicken mixture on each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half to cover filling.
  • 3. Clean skillet. Spray with additional cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Cut into wedges to serve.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons taco or Cajun seasoning mix
1 large onion, cut in half and then into slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper
12 tablespoons butter, for frying
12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine)
3 yellow or red onions
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 to 3 jalapenos
1 lime
Salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and saute over medium-high heat until done, about 4 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and dice into cubes. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
  • When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
  • Dice up equal quantities of tomatoes and onions. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  • Now, slice 1 or 2 jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the four ingredients into a bowl.
  • Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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This chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. -Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and guacamole

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

QUESADILLA STACK



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I think I learned how to make this at a Pampered Chef party. It's one of my favourite meals--served with a crisp salad. It's been a long time since I had a written version of the recipe so my measurements are just estimates... I just eyeball everything.

Provided by piseag

Categories     Poultry

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 lb deli sliced smoked turkey breast
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
4 tortillas
salsa
sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan.
  • Add onion, bell peppers, chili powder and cumin and stir fry until the onion has caramelized a little and the bell pepper has softened.
  • On a cookie sheet (or a pampered chef pizza stone) place one tortilla. Layer with 1/3 of the turkey, 1/3 of the onion and bell pepper mix and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat to make three layers and top with final tortilla.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.
  • Slice into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream as condiments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.3, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 1315.7, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 25.8

CHEESY CHICKEN LAYER QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, shredded cheese blend, large flour tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, salsa

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup black beans
1 cup corn
1 jar salsa
1 cup shredded cheese blend
4 large flour tortillas
sour cream
guacamole
salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large pan over medium heat, cook the chicken, beans, corn, and salsa.
  • In a springform pan, lay down one tortilla, then top with chicken mixture and cheese.
  • Layer another tortilla on top and continue to stack until pan is full.
  • Top with more cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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These easy, budget-friendly chicken quesadillas make a quick lunch for two or a simple party snack and are a great way to use up leftover roast chicken

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tbsp hot salsa from a jar
2 large flour tortillas, seeded or plain
215g can kidney beans, drained and roughly mashed
1 spring onion, chopped
50g leftover roast chicken, shredded (use the last of the meat on the carcass)
85g grated mature cheddar
½ a 20g pack coriander, leaves chopped (optional)
oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Spread 2 tbsp salsa onto each tortilla, then evenly top one of them with the beans, spring onion, chicken and cheddar. Scatter with coriander, if you have it. Sandwich with the other tortilla, then brush with oil.
  • Heat a large non-stick frying pan, then cook the tortilla, oil-side down, for 4 mins. Carefully turn over with a palette knife (or by turning it out onto a plate, sliding it back into the pan), then cook for 2 mins on the other side until golden. Serve cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 3.18 milligram of sodium

Tips for Making the Best Chicken Quesadilla Stack:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in the taste of your quesadilla stack. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and juicy chicken.
  • Shred your own cheese: Pre-shredded cheese is often coated with cellulose, which can prevent it from melting smoothly. Shredding your own cheese will ensure that it melts evenly and creates a gooey, flavorful filling.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadilla: If you try to fit too many ingredients into your quesadilla, it will be difficult to fold and cook properly. Stick to a thin layer of filling so that the quesadilla is easy to handle and cooks evenly.
  • Cook the quesadilla over medium heat: Cooking the quesadilla over medium heat will help to prevent the tortilla from burning while allowing the cheese to melt and the chicken to cook through.
  • Serve the quesadilla stack with your favorite toppings: Once the quesadilla stack is cooked, top it with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo. You can also add a side of rice and beans for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

The chicken quesadilla stack is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy tortilla, melted cheese, and flavorful chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken quesadilla stack a try. You won't be disappointed!

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