Best 7 Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where the tantalizing aroma of crockpot chicken quesadillas awaits your taste buds. This savory dish, boasting a harmonious blend of succulent chicken, melted cheese, and a symphony of zesty seasonings, promises an unforgettable gastronomic experience. As you embark on this culinary journey, we present a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect crockpot chicken quesadillas, ensuring that each bite is a celebration of flavor. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of slow cooking, we will guide you through every step of this culinary adventure, transforming your kitchen into a haven of delectable aromas and irresistible tastes. So, prepare your taste buds for a fiesta of flavors as we delve into the art of creating the ultimate crockpot chicken quesadillas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Very simple and quick! These can be made for a quick weeknight dinner and picky eaters! Serve with diced onions, black olives, sour cream, and salsa.

Provided by Proud-Meinke

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
¼ cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) package 8- to 10-inch flour tortillas
1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Combine enchilada sauce, water, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and add to the slow cooker. Cook on Low until chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours.
  • Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Mix back into the sauce in the slow cooker.
  • Spoon some of the chicken mixture onto a tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover with another tortilla.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Slide quesadilla into the skillet. Cook until browned on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken, and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 112.8 mg, Fat 42.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.1 g, Sodium 1900.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CROCKPOT CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Nothing is better than coming home and having your dinner practically waiting for you! This chicken could also be used on nachos, in tacos, or in some sort of Mexican casserole. It is moist and delicious and literally falls apart in the crock pot. I found this recipe posted by a Molly Day on another cooking site. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb frozen boneless, skinless, chicken breast
1 cup salsa
1 cup corn
8 large soft tortillas
8 -12 ounces mexican cheese, blend. shredded
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning, packet
sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, salsa, corn, and taco seasoning in a crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Before serving, shred chicken with a fork.
  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray and add a tortilla. On half, add chicken mixture. Top with cheese. Fold tortilla over and let brown. After 1 minute, flip to other side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.2, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 66.1, Sodium 1633.8, Carbohydrate 68.3, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 28.5

SLOW COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Chicken quesadillas with a creamy, cheese filling.

Provided by Six Sisters

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles (undrained)
1 (4 ounce) can green chiles
1 (8 ounce) pkg. cream cheese
2 Tablespoons butter
10-12 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
Guacamole - optional topping
Sour cream - optional topping
Salsa - optional topping

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place chicken breasts in slow cooker (they can be frozen or thawed, it doesn't matter).
  • Pour Rotel and green chiles over chicken.
  • Place cream cheese on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once cooked, shred chicken using a hand mixer or two forks and stir in with other ingredients in slow cooker until well combined.
  • Heat a skillet to medium-high heat.
  • Melt butter on skillet.
  • Place equal amounts of the chicken mixture on half of the tortillas, sprinkle on some cheese and place another tortilla on top.
  • Cook quesadillas for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown.
  • Cut into slices.
  • Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 204 kcal, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 183 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 mg

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

CROCK-POT CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 7h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pack boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt & pepper to taste
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of onion soup
Splash of milk
Olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 package (8 count) tortillas
1 package (2 cups) shredded cheese
Sour cream (optional)
Refried beans (optional)

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place in crock-pot. Mix both cans of soup and splash of milk and pour over chicken. Cook on high for 6 hours.
  • Coat the bottom of a skillet with the olive oil, adding the chopped onion and bell pepper. Saute until soft. Shred the cooked chicken and add to the skillet and continue to cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Place 4 tortillas on a cookie sheet, covering with a handful of cheese. Place the chicken mixture on the tortilla, covering with additional cheese. Top with the other 4 tortillas and bake in a 350 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve with sour cream or refried beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by pga_jam

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (4oz) can green chilies
1 (8oz) pkg light cream cheese
mexican cheese blend
olive oil
tortillas
non-stick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray cooker with non-stick cooking spray Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the cooker. Cover with tomatoes, chilies and cream cheese. Just dump it all in there and place lid on top. Cook in low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. I couldn't wait any longer than 7 hours. After 6-7 hours, remove chicken and shred. Once completely shredded, place chicken back in cooker. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes. Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray. On medium heat, place tortillas in pan. Fill one half with chicken mix & cheese. Fold filled tortilla in half. Cook each side aprox 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Be careful of burning.

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker with a removable crock for easy cleanup.
  • Cook the chicken on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Shred the chicken and mix it with your favorite taco seasoning.
  • Use a variety of tortillas, such as flour, corn, or whole wheat.
  • Fill the tortillas with shredded chicken, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
  • Cook the quesadillas in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the quesadillas with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Crockpot chicken quesadillas are a delicious and easy meal that can be made in advance. They are perfect for busy weeknights or for entertaining guests. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a quesadilla that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give crockpot chicken quesadillas a try.

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