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Quesadillas

Crispy flour tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and vegetables. A crowd-pleasing meal that's ready in just 15 minutes.

Prep

8 min

Cook

12 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

easy

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Ingredients

4tortillasLarge flour tortillas
2cupsCooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
2cupsMexican cheese blend, shredded
1pepperBell pepper, diced
1/2onionSmall onion, diced
2tbspVegetable oil
1tspChili powder
1/2tspCumin
1/2tspSalt
1/2cupSour cream
1/2cupSalsa
1/2cupGuacamole

Nutrition

Calories

380

95 per serving

Protein

24g

48% DV

Fat

18g

26% DV

Carbs

28g

9% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein25%
Fat43%
Carbs29%
Fiber
2g
Sodium
720mg

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

1

In a bowl, mix diced chicken with chili powder, cumin, and salt.

2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3

Sauté bell pepper and onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.

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4

Lay out tortillas and divide chicken, cheese, and sautéed vegetables between two tortillas, covering half of each.

5

Fold tortillas in half to create half-moon shapes.

6

Heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium heat.

7

Cook quesadillas one at a time, about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.

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8

Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute before cutting into wedges.

9

Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole if desired.