Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
These cheesy chicken quesadillas are a go-to kid friendly dinner that comes together in minutes with ingredients you already have on hand. Parents love how versatile they are and kids love the golden crispy tortilla and stretchy melted cheese inside.
Crispy golden quesadillas stuffed with seasoned chicken and gooey melted cheese that kids beg for on repeat.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
filling
base
seasoning
cooking
topping
Instructions
Season the Chicken
In a bowl toss the shredded cooked chicken with the cumin and garlic powder until evenly coated. You can use rotisserie chicken here to save time on busy weeknights.
Assemble the Quesadillas
Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle half a cup of cheese over one half of the tortilla, add a quarter of the seasoned chicken, then top with another half cup of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to close.
Cook Until Crispy
Melt a small amount of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the folded quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side pressing gently with a spatula until both sides are deep golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
Slice and Serve
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute before cutting into 3 triangles with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.
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