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Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Delicious and easy-to-make chicken quesadillas perfect for a quick meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 Flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and onion, cook until softened.
  2. 2. Add shredded chicken, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and heat through.
  3. 3. Place a tortilla in a separate skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  4. 4. Add the chicken mixture on top of the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken.
  5. 5. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  6. 6. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Quesadilla
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