Chicken quesadillas are a popular Mexican dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. They are typically made with a tortilla filled with chicken, cheese, and vegetables, and then grilled or fried. Quesadillas can be served with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or other toppings. They are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun party appetizer, chicken quesadillas are sure to please everyone at your table.
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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
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
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
For this effortless entree, I sandwiches cooked chicken, tomato, onion and cheese inside tortillas, then warms them on a griddle until the cheese is gooey. I garnish them with sour cream, your favorite salsa and refried beans.-Sacha K. Roach, Warsaw, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Place two tortillas, buttered side down, on a griddle; sprinkle with cheese, onion, tomato and chicken. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 683 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
QUICK CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
With a few simple shortcut ingredients, you can have warm and cheesy homemade quesadillas on the dinner table in less than half an hour. If you need to master the basic steps of how to make chicken quesadilla, this is the place to start.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In small bowl, mix chicken and salsa.
- Spray 1 side of 1 tortilla with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on work surface. Layer with one-fourth of the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with another tortilla; spray top of tortilla with cooking spray.
- Cook in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, carefully turning after 2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture and cheese. To serve, cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve with sour cream and, if desired, additional salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g
GRILLED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This delicious recipe is prepared by using adobo seasoned grilled boneless chicken thighs, layering tortillas with a combination of the chicken, cheese, and onion, and heating directly on the grill. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Provided by Thuy Ortiz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat grill for medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.7 calories, Carbohydrate 86.5 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1665.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHICKEN AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS
Provided by Food Network
Time 4h30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor combine first 5 ingredients and blend until smooth. In a shallow nonreactive pan pour blender mixture over chicken breast half and set aside to marinate, covered and refrigerated, 4 hours. Preheat a grill or broiler. Grill or broil chicken and onions 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until chicken is just cooked through and onions are browned. Thinly slice chicken.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and butter an 8-inch round cake pan. In pan, layer one tortilla and sprinkle with half of chicken, onion, cheeses and basil. Top with a tortilla and sprinkle with remaining filling ingredients. Top with third tortilla and brush top with butter. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and cheeses have melted. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting into quarters. Serve garnished sour cream and cilantro.
CHICKEN FAJITA QUESADILLAS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, taco seasoning, vegetable oil, onion, garlic cloves, bell peppers, lime, tortillas, butter, shredded cheese
Provided by Tasty
Categories Appetizers
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips, about an inch apart, and coat with taco seasoning. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil and cook chicken until no longer pink and slightly charred. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet.
- Heat another Tbsp. oil, add onion and garlic and cook for a couple minutes until it's slightly translucent. Add the peppers, and cook slightly, then mix in the cooked chicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a clean pan, melt a bit of butter. Add a tortilla and move it around until it's buttery. Add cheese, then fajita mixture, then more cheese, then top with another tortilla and pat it down.
- Flip the quesadilla over and cook the other side until it's golden. Remove from pan and cut into quarters. Repeat these steps with the remaining tortillas.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 863 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 11 grams
BAKED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
"I created these after ordering something similar at a local restaurant," explains Deborah Hord of Concord, North Carolina. "My husband loves the crispy tortillas and spicy filling."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Coat one side of two tortillas with cooking spray; place coated side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Top each with chicken, tomatoes and cheese. Cover with remaining tortillas; spritz tops with cooking spray., Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges. Garnish with lettuce, olives and tomatoes if desired.
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BLACK BEAN AND CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This is a recipe that my mom and I came up with. My hubby loves it and requests it often. For a quick version, try buying a pre-cooked box of seasoned fajita chicken instead of cooking your own. You can also buy black bean dip in a pinch.
Provided by Melissa_8201
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Saute chicken and onion over med-high heat until chicken is no longer pink and onions are transparent.
- In food processor or blender, combine black beans, salsa, and taco seasoning and blend until creamy.
- Distribute beans evenly between 5 tortillas and spread to about 1/4 inch of the edge.
- Distribute cooked chicken and onion over beans, and sprinkle with cheese.
- Top with the other tortillas and cook quesadillas over med-high heat until golden brown, flipping once.
- You can use vegetable oil or cooking spray when cooking quesadillas.
- While cooking quesadillas, mix sour cream with chili powder and taco seasoning to taste.
- This makes a killer sour cream dip for the quesadillas.
- Serve hot with sour cream dip, guacamole, and salsa.
- Enjoy!
OVEN CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
I've always loved going out for quesadillas. Then one day I came up with a recipe for making them in my oven. They cook in about 10 minutes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine chicken, onion, mozzarella and cheddar; set aside. Spray one side of each tortilla with cooking spray. Place tortilla greased side down on hot griddle. Place chicken on half of each tortilla. Fold over and cook over low for 1-2 minutes on each side of until tortilla is golden brown. Cut into wedges. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
My husband loves these quesadillas! You can easily modify the recipe by using different meats and cheeses. -Christy Bounds, Canton, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine the beans, tomatoes, chicken and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes or until thickened., In a small bowl, combine the cheeses. Sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over four tortillas. Layer with chicken mixture and remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook quesadillas in 1 tablespoon oil for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted, using additional oil as needed. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
BARBECUE CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
When my kids were small, I'd stuff leftover chicken into these oven-baked quesadillas. I often grab rotisserie chicken instead. -Pam Martin, Canandaigua, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; toss to combine., Divide four tortillas between two baking sheets; spread with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and top with remaining tortillas., Bake 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. If desired, serve with sour cream and additional salsa.
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BUFFALO CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This is an easy way to serve up a quick dinner with a lot of flavor! No need to use oil or butter to toast each side of the quesadilla, but you can if you'd like. I prefer a dry heat. Tortillas made with a corn-flour mixture work best. Serve with either Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, or sour cream!
Provided by Diana71
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Cheesy
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken tenders into a medium-sized pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce temperature to medium-low and simmer until chicken tenders are cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain chicken tenders. Transfer to a cutting board and cut or shred as desired.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallot until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, Buffalo sauce, and cooked shallots in a bowl; mix until creamy. Add cooked chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread Buffalo chicken mixture onto a tortilla and top with Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and Gouda cheese. Cover with a second tortilla and set quesadilla aside. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla and cook until browned on 1 side, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until tortilla is crisp and cheese is melted, about 3 more minutes. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 109.3 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 666.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHEESY CHICKEN AND BEAN QUESADILLAS
Quesadillas become a meaty main dish with rotisserie chicken, black beans and rice.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix chicken, bell pepper, green onions, beans and rice. Top half of each tortilla with 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Fold other half of each tortilla over filling, press down slightly. Spray top halves of tortillas with cooking spray.
- Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Place 2 filled tortillas at a time, sprayed sides down, in skillet. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and hot. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
CHICKEN, CHILI, AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings (1 1/3 cups salsa)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Lay 6 tortillas on the work surface, and divide the cheese, jalapenos and chicken among the tortillas. (It's best to leave about an inch border on the edge of the tortilla uncovered to allow for the spread of the melting cheese.) Top with remaining tortillas and press gently to seal. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet. Carefully place a quesadilla in the skillet and fry, turning once, until golden and little bubbles appear on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes in all. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, wiping out the pan between batches if the butter burns.
- While the quesadillas cook, make the salsa: Halve the tomatoes and grate them on the largest holes of a box grater into a bowl, discarding the skins. Grate the onion into the tomato and stir in the cilantro, hot sauce and salt, to taste.
- Cut quesadillas into 4 wedges with a pizza wheel or knife and serve with the salsa and avocado.
CHICKEN BACON RANCH QUESADILLAS
I love chicken bacon ranch pizza and melts so I thought I would try a quesadilla . It turned out really good! You can add sauteed sweet onions also!
Provided by Honeym
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread 2 tbsp ranch dressing on 2 tortillas.
- Put cheese, chicken, and bacon on top of the ranch. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on each one (optional). Top with remaining tortilla.
- Heat pan. Spray with Pam. Place quesadilla in pan. Cook each side 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla in slightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.8, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 859.7, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 7.4
SHREDDED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
Make and share this Shredded Chicken Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients.
- Over medium heat, cook uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Brush one side of tortillas with butter.
- Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of unbuttered side of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of cheese; fold in half.
- Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
- Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.
GRILLED CHIPOTLE-CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
The "sauce" is what makes these quesadillas unique. Serve with Pico de gallo or your favorite salsa. Directions for both a grill or stovetop. From Sunset Magazine
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay chicken on a grill over medium heat (you can hold you hand 1 or 2 inches above grill level only 4 to 5 seconds) or put chicken in a grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through (cut to check). Slice cooked chicken breasts into 1/4 in.-thick slices. Keep grill or grill pan hot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chipotle chile, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Spread 1 tablespoon chipotle-lime sauce on each of the tortillas. Top 4 of the tortillas each with 1/2 cup cheese and a quarter of the chicken slices, then cover with the remaining tortillas (sauce side down). Put each quesadilla on a dinner plate.
- Slide quesadillas off the plates onto the grill over medium heat, or slide into a grill pan over medium heat (you may need to grill the tortillas in batches). Grill uncovered turning once, until cheese is melted and both sides are golden, about 2 minutes each side (use a large spatula and tongs to flip the quesadillas). If grilling in batches, keep finished quesadillas warm in a 200 degree oven until ready to serve.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.5, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 133.3, Sodium 473.1, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 41.9
CHICKEN, BLACK BEAN & CORN GRILLED QUESADILLAS
Now, leftovers ... wondering what to do with a chicken breast or a little rotisserie chicken left over. Take frozen corn, a can of beans, a little fresh ingredients and packaged cheese and WOW. Now I like to roast fresh corn, but frozen corn is just fine for this if time is a problem. Grill inside or outside and top with some fresh tomato, maybe some sour cream or avocado and serve over some quick Mexican rice and a bed of lettuce and dinner for 4. I make these a lot utilizing leftovers and it makes an amazing quick dinner. You can make these completely vegetarian, or use up ham, shrimp, chicken, steak, any veggies in your fridge. Then have fun with the toppings ... Salsa, mango, avocado, sour cream, guacamole, a nice bed of shredded lettuce or even some good Mexican rice.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Filling -- In a large saute pan, add the garlic, jalapeno and cook 2 minutes, then add the beans, corn, chicken, cilantro, cumin, chili powder and mix well and heat up. That is it.
- Stuff the Quesadilla -- Top one side of the quesadilla with the filling, top with cheese and fold in half (to form a half circle).
- Grill -- This can be done on a inside grill pan or outside grill, saute pan, or a 400 degree oven. Just make sure to brush the quesadilla with some oil oil to get a nice crispy golden brown quesadilla. Just a couple of minutes per side is all it takes on the grill or grill pan. Just make sure the cheese melts and the quesadilla gets golden brown. Medium heat is all you need. Each grill inside or out or saute pan is different so just cook until golden brown is all.
- Serve -- Cut the quesadilla in 2-3 slices. I just use a pizza cutter or a knife works fine. For me -- I serve over a bed of lettuce or Mexican rice, then add maybe some sour cream, salsa and always avocado slices (just my favorite). Use your favorite toppings. Fresh diced tomatoes or black olives are also very good. ENJOY!
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS
Categories Chicken Mushroom Appetizer Kid-Friendly Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Cilantro Monterey Jack Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Serves 12 to 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chili powder, garlic and oregano. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shiitake and button mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in chicken, onion and cilantro. Cool 10 minutes. Mix in cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Lightly brush oil on 1 side of 8 tortillas. Place tortillas, oil side down, on large baking sheet. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas, spreading to even thickness. Top with remaining 8 tortillas; press, then brush with oil. Grill quesadillas until heated through and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Cut into wedges.
RANCH CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
Your favorite cheesy, creamy Mexican dish gets some down-home goodness with the addition of ranch dressing mix. Can you say "yum"? -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine chicken, salsa, green onions and 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker. 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 3/4 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. , Meanwhile, stir together sour cream and remaining 1 tablespoon Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker. Cut quesadilla into wedges; serve with ranch sour cream.
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Tips:
- Choose the right tortillas. Corn or flour tortillas can be used for quesadillas, but flour tortillas are generally preferred because they are more pliable and less likely to break.
- Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better your quesadillas will taste.
- Don't overcrowd the quesadillas. Too many ingredients will make the quesadillas difficult to fold and cook evenly.
- Cook the quesadillas over medium heat. This will help to prevent the tortillas from burning.
- Serve the quesadillas immediately. Quesadillas are best served hot and fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Chicken quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a fun and festive party appetizer. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect chicken quesadilla every time.
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