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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Chicken Quesadillas are a quick, stovetop meal made with seasoned chicken, sautéed peppers and onions, melted Monterey Jack and cheddar, and crisp flour tortillas.
Ready in about 30 minutes, they’re customizable, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights, casual dinners, or anytime you want something cheesy and satisfying without a lot of effort.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 1020

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • Sour cream for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, season with salt, and cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add another tablespoon of oil to the same skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the chicken strips and season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Place one tortilla in the pan and sprinkle cheese over half of it. Add one-quarter of the chicken, one-quarter of the pepper and onion mixture, a few avocado slices, and a sprinkle of scallions. Fold the tortilla over.
  4. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side, flipping once.
  5. Repeat with the remaining oil, tortillas, chicken, vegetables, avocado, and scallions to make all four quesadillas.
  6. Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream.

Notes

This is comfort food that doesn’t ask for much. A hot pan, some cheese, and a little patience.
If your quesadilla isn’t perfect, that’s fine. Mine never are, and they still disappear fast.