Description
Crispy golden tortillas stuffed with spiced chicken and melted cheese, these chicken quesadillas are quick to make, customizable, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual get-together.
Ingredients
500 g (1 lb 2 oz) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, finely diced (or chicken breast/tenderloins)
3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sea salt flakes
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 red onion, finely diced
1 tsp freshly minced garlic
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, tasty, mozzarella, or mix)
Sour cream, for serving
Pico de Gallo, for serving
Guacamole, for serving
¼ bunch coriander (cilantro), leaves picked
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Toss diced chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil and spices. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, place a tortilla. On half, layer cheese, chicken, and more cheese. Fold over.
- Cook on medium-low 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and golden. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Let rest 1 minute before slicing. Serve with sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, coriander, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Swap cheese with pepper jack, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco.
- Use steak, pork, or tofu for variety.
- Add jalapeños or chili powder for spice.
- Make in oven (180 °C, 8–10 minutes) or air-fryer (180 °C, 5–6 minutes).
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
