Chicken Quesadilla

Craving a quick and tasty chicken quesadilla full of tender chicken and melty cheese? This easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: quesadillas

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken breast diced into small cubes
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce taco seasoning (1 package)
2 cups shredded Mexican Cheese
¼ cup salsa
4 flour tortillas burrito size

Instructions

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cut the chicken into small cubes and put in a medium mixing bowl. Add the taco seasoning to the chicken and mix until all the chicken is coated.
Spread 1 Tablespoon of olive oil onto the skillet. Place the chicken in the skillet in an even layer. Sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until it's browned slightly.
Then top the chicken with salsa and toss the chicken to thoroughly coat the chicken with the salsa. Continue to cook the chicken until it's cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 3-4 more minutes.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Reduce the temperature to medium-low.
Lay a tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread some cheese on half the tortilla, then put some of the chicken on top of the cheese, top off with more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to make a half moon shape.
Once all the quesadillas are put together, put the remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet and add 2 of the tortillas to the skillet at a time.
Cook until one side of the tortilla is golden brown (2-3 minutes). Flip and then cook until the other side is golden brown as well (2-3 minutes). Watch them closely as they brown quickly.
Remove the quesadillas onto a cutting board. Slice and serve immediately

Notes

Fridge: Allow leftover quesadillas to cool completely and then transfer to an airtight container or wrap in a plastic wrap or aluminum foil. You can also store them zip top plastic bags. Store for up to 4 days.

Freezer: Chicken quesadillas freeze really well! Freeze on a baking sheet lined in parchment paper and then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container.

For the best results, reheat quesadillas in the oven or on the stove top. In the oven, just bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes until fully warmed through. On the stove top, just add some olive oil to a pan and heat on both sides until the tortilla crisps back up, cheese is gooey, and the chicken is warmed through.

You can also reheat a quesadilla in the air fryer to get a nice crispy shell! I don't recommend using the microwave because the quesadilla will turn out soggy.

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