Best 6 Shredded Chicken Quesadillas Recipes

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Shredded chicken quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with shredded chicken, cheese, and tortillas, and can be customized with a variety of toppings and fillings. Quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chicken, and they can also be made with rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy, shredded chicken quesadillas are the perfect choice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHREDDED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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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

2 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 8-inch flour tortillas
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
sour cream
guacamole

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.

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



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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

BARBECUE CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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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

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 cup salsa
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup taco sauce
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Optional: Sour cream and additional salsa

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.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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These quesadillas are fast and easy with only four ingredients. The quesadilla mixture can be frozen and thawed for even faster meal preparation. They can be served with sour cream or salsa for dipping

Provided by miss_heyrara

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 10 quesadillas, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 1/2 ounces canned chicken
10 ounces canned tomatoes and green chilies
1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
taco seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain water from canned chicken and canned tomatoes and chiles.
  • flake chicken and mix with tomatoes and chiles, and shredded cheese in a bowl.
  • Spead mixture over one side of tortillas as thin
  • or as thick as you like.
  • Fold tortilla and place in electric skillet on 325 degrees or on stove at medium high heat.
  • Brown tortilla on one until side crispy then flip and do the same on other side.
  • Place tortillas on plate to cool.
  • Serve with LIPTON Spanish Rice mix for complete meal if desired.

BBQ CHICKEN QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breast, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce, flour tortillas, red onion, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, BBQ sauce

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ lb chicken breast, cut into strips
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup BBQ sauce
2 flour tortillas
¼ cup red onion, julienned
½ cup monterey jack cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
½ cup cheddar cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
fresh parsley
BBQ sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, add chicken breast and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Cook 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway and adding the onions when you flip the chicken. (Cooking times may vary depending on thickness of the chicken breast).
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and continue to stir onions.
  • Shred the chicken while onions are cooking.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pan with the onions. Add the BBQ sauce and stir. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Place a tortilla in a pan and add a layer monterey jack and cheddar cheese on half of the tortilla.
  • Place cooked chicken and onions, and top with the rest of each cheese. Fold in half and cook 6 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Serve with extra BBQ sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • Shredded chicken quesadillas are a versatile and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
  • To make the most flavorful quesadillas, use high-quality ingredients. This includes using fresh chicken, flavorful cheese, and a variety of seasonings.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before shredding it. This will help to ensure that the quesadillas are safe to eat.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your quesadillas. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. Quesadillas can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as vegetables, beans, and rice.
  • Serve quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Shredded chicken quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for busy weeknights or for a quick and easy lunch. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a quesadilla that everyone will love.

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