Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Savor the fusion of bold flavors in these mouthwatering chicken quesadillas. Seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon make for an irresistible meal or party snack. Enjoy with salsa and sour cream!
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Calories: 472kcal
Servings: 10
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 10 flour tortillas
- 1 package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 2 green bell peppers, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 package shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp bacon bits
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat the broiler. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Broil Chicken: Toss chicken with fajita seasoning, then spread onto the prepared baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: While the chicken is cooking, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Vegetables: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bell peppers, onion, and broiled chicken. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and bacon bits. Fold tortillas in half.
- Bake Quesadillas: Place the assembled quesadillas onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve with sides of salsa and sour cream. Enjoy your delicious chicken and vegetable quesadillas!
Nutrition
Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g