Chicken Quesadillas

Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 31 min
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 2 large flour tortillas; 200 g of chicken breast; 100 g of red bell peppers; 50 g of red onion; 100 g of shredded cheese; 1 tbsp of olive oil; 1/2 tsp of paprika; salt; pepper; salsa; crème fraîche

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A quesadilla is a folded tortilla filled with chicken and cheese, then pan-fried. 🌮 The melted cheese is essential. Cut it into wedges.

Total time: 31 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 16 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.25

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

490kcal

Protein28 g24%
Carbs34 g29%
Fat25 g48%
Fiber4 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For even crispier quesadillas, toast them in a very hot skillet, with no added fat 🔥. The result is golden, crispy-tender and irresistible 😍

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not recommended for assembled quesadillas (soft tortillas). The cooked filling alone freezes well for 2 months in a zip bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 days max in an airtight container in the fridge. The tortillas can soften.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The cooked filling (chicken, bell peppers, onions) can be made the day before, stored airtight in the fridge.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven at 180°C for 8-10 min to crisp up. Air fryer 5 min at 160°C. Microwave possible (softens the tortillas).

Variations

Serve with salsa and crème fraîche.
Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Cut into triangles for serving.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting the cheese: it is essential, and it must be melted.
Adding fat to the skillet: cook the quesadilla in a hot skillet with no fat.
Undercooking the chicken: 6 to 7 minutes, until it is golden and cooked through.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make chicken quesadillas?

Sauté the sliced chicken with the paprika for 6-7 minutes, add the bell pepper and onion for 3 minutes, top a tortilla with cheese, the filling and more cheese, cover with a second tortilla and brown 2-3 minutes per side.

How do you cook the quesadilla?

Place it in a hot skillet with no fat and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the tortilla is nicely golden and the cheese is melted.

What do you serve with quesadillas?

Cut into triangles and serve hot with salsa, crème fraîche and optionally fresh herbs.

What filling do you use?

Sliced chicken breast, strips of red bell pepper and red onion, seasoned with paprika, salt and pepper, with shredded cheese before and after the filling.