chicken quesadillas

Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) cooked, diced chicken breast; 6 - 8-inch flour tortillas; 3/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon(s) onion salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder; dash(es) garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 2 cup(s) shredded monterey jack cheese or mexican cheese blend; 1/4 cup(s) butter, melted; - sour cream and guacamole

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Megan Olson

Amarillo, TX

Updated on Feb 1, 2022

This recipe is one I put together myself through trial and error. It's a great way to use leftover chicken and can be modified with a wide variety of add-ins.

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A platter of Chicken Quesadillas with guacamole and sour cream.

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Sometimes you just want a quesadilla and this chicken one is delicious. The spices (cumin, chili powder, dried oregano) add tons of flavor to the diced chicken breast. There's the perfect ratio of chicken to cheese in these easy quesadillas. Rather than frying, these are baked in the oven. Brushing the shells with melted butter and then baking them, makes the tortillas super crisp. Enjoy these for a snack or quick and easy dinner.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups cooked, diced chicken breast
6 - 8-inch flour tortillas
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
dash garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup butter, melted
- sour cream and guacamole

How To Make chicken quesadillas

Step 1

Combine seasonings in a small bowl; add diced chicken and toss to coat.

Step 2

Brush one side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.
Step 3

Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese.
Step 4

Bake at 450 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and outside is golden. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and guacamole.
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