Basic Chicken Quesadillas Recipes

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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

This chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. -Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2/3 cup salsa
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream and guacamole

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18



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Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and saute over medium-high heat until done, about 4 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and dice into cubes. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet over high heat. Throw in the onions and peppers and cook until the peppers have a few dark brown/black areas, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Sizzle 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat and lay a flour tortilla in the skillet. Then build the quesadillas by laying grated cheese on the bottom tortilla, and then arranging the chicken and cooked peppers. Top with a little more grated cheese and top with a second tortilla.
  • When the tortilla is golden on the first side, carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding another 1/2 tablespoon butter to the skillet at the same time. Continue cooking until the second side is golden. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with Pico de Gallo.
  • Dice up equal quantities of tomatoes and onions. Roughly chop the cilantro.
  • Now, slice 1 or 2 jalapenos in half. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. (If you like things spicy, leave in some of the white membranes.) Dice the jalapenos very finely; you want a hint of heat and jalapeno flavor, but you don't want to cause any fires. Now dump the four ingredients into a bowl.
  • Slice the lime in half and squeeze the juice from half the lime into the bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and stir together until combined. Be sure to taste the pico de gallo and adjust the seasonings, adding salt or more diced jalapeno if needed.

12 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is the best)
2 pounds skinless chicken breasts
Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons taco or Cajun seasoning mix
1 large onion, cut in half and then into slices
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 yellow bell pepper
12 tablespoons butter, for frying
12 Roma tomatoes (slightly under ripe is fine)
3 yellow or red onions
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
2 to 3 jalapenos
1 lime
Salt

ULTIMATE CHICKEN QUESADILLA

Cheesy quesadillas filled with a mixture of tender chicken and spicy tomatoes

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (1 quesadilla each)

Number Of Ingredients 5



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Steps:

  • 1. Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken and undrained tomatoes; cook 10 minutes or until chicken pieces are no longer pink in centers and liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.
  • 2. Spread chicken mixture evenly onto bottom half of each tortilla to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over chicken mixture on each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half to cover filling.
  • 3. Clean skillet. Spray with additional cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook quesadillas 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Cut into wedges to serve.

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Mexican Diced Tomatoes with Lime Juice & Cilantro, undrained
4 flour tortillas (10 inch)
2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (2 cups = 8 oz)

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Provided by Heather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
  • Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

QUICK CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

With a few simple shortcut ingredients, you can have warm and cheesy homemade quesadillas on the dinner table in less than half an hour. If you need to master the basic steps of how to make chicken quesadilla, this is the place to start.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In small bowl, mix chicken and salsa.
  • Spray 1 side of 1 tortilla with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on work surface. Layer with one-fourth of the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Top with another tortilla; spray top of tortilla with cooking spray.
  • Cook in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, carefully turning after 2 minutes, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture and cheese. To serve, cut quesadillas into wedges. Serve with sour cream and, if desired, additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 2 1/2 g

6 oz refrigerated cooked Southwest-flavor chicken breast strips (from 9- or 12-oz package)
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; 8 tortillas)
Cooking spray
2 cups finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
1/4 cup sour cream

BASIC CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

"Tender homemade tortillas make this savory snack extra-special," notes Linda Miller of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 14 quesadillas.

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add enough warm water, stirring until mixture forms a ball. Let stand for 10 minutes. Divide into 28 portions. , On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle. Cook on a lightly greased griddle for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side, breaking any bubbles with a toothpick if necessary. Keep warm., In a large bowl, combine cheeses. For each quesadilla, place a tortilla on the griddle; sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture, 2 tablespoons chicken, 1 tablespoon onions, 1 tablespoon olives and 1 teaspoon chilies. Top with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture and another tortilla. , Cook for 30-60 seconds; turn and cook 30 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts :

4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups warm water
1 cup each shredded cheddar, part-skim mozzarella and pepper Jack cheese
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sliced ripe olives
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
Salsa and sour cream

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

For this effortless entree, I sandwiches cooked chicken, tomato, onion and cheese inside tortillas, then warms them on a griddle until the cheese is gooey. I garnish them with sour cream, your favorite salsa and refried beans.-Sacha K. Roach, Warsaw, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6



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Steps:

  • Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Place two tortillas, buttered side down, on a griddle; sprinkle with cheese, onion, tomato and chicken. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683 calories, Fat 29g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 teaspoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 medium tomato, diced
1 package (9 ounces) frozen diced cooked chicken, thawed and chopped

EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

I came up with this recipe on a whim. I love quesadillas, but am picky about what goes in them. This was super easy to make and tasted really good. Serve as is or with salsa and sour cream.

Provided by Jenn79

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and 1 teaspoon garlic salt, shredding chicken as it cooks until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir black beans, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and teaspoon garlic salt together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add black bean mixture to rice.
  • Place each tortilla on a work surface; layer half of each tortilla with bean-rice mixture, Mexican cheese, shredded chicken, and more Mexican cheese. Fold each tortilla in half. Spread a thin layer of softened butter atop each quesadilla.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook each quesadilla, butter-side down, until cheese is melted and outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1713.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

2 tablespoons butter
6 chicken breast tenders
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup instant rice
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
8 extra-large flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon softened butter, or as needed

YOUR BASIC QUESADILLA

This is one of the ways I make a simple quesadilla at home. Quesadillas made like this can be found at Mexican restaurants.

Provided by Chef Patience

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



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Steps:

  • In a pan skillet large enough to hold one of the tortillas flat, melt ½ of the butter.
  • Fry one side of one of the tortillas, then remove it from the pan.
  • Put the rest of the butter in the pan, then put the unfried tortilla in to cook.
  • Immediately sprinkle the cheese on top of the tortilla in the pan, then top with the previously fried tortilla, browned side up.
  • Press them together with a spatula and fry the quesadilla until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove it from the pan and cut in wedges like a pizza.
  • Top with sour cream and/or salsa.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.2, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 74.6, Sodium 592.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 16.6

1 tablespoon butter
2 flour tortillas, whatever size you want
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, more for bigger tortillas
salsa, however much and whatever heat you desire, for topping (optional)
sour cream, as much as you like, for topping (optional)

BASIC QUESADILLAS

Whip these up for picky eaters, or add one of our favorite fillings: Orange-Braised Pork or Chipotle Chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat, and add 1/2 teaspoon oil. When oil is hot, place 1 tortilla in pan; sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated cheese, 1/4 cup filling, if using, and another 1/4 cup grated cheese. Top with second tortilla, and cook until cheese is melting and the bottom of tortilla is golden brown. Flip, and cook until golden on both sides, the cheese is melted, and the filling hot.
  • To serve, cut quesadillas into wedges, and serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side, if desired. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, serving each quesadilla hot from the pan.

4 teaspoons canola oil
8 corn or flour tortillas
2 cups grated cheese, like queso blanco or Monterey Jack
1 cup filling, room temperature (optional)
Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Tomato Salsa, for serving (optional)
Chunky Guacamole, for serving (optional)

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

These quesadillas are fast and easy with only four ingredients. The quesadilla mixture can be frozen and thawed for even faster meal preparation. They can be served with sour cream or salsa for dipping

Provided by miss_heyrara

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 10 quesadillas, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



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Steps:

  • Drain water from canned chicken and canned tomatoes and chiles.
  • flake chicken and mix with tomatoes and chiles, and shredded cheese in a bowl.
  • Spead mixture over one side of tortillas as thin
  • or as thick as you like.
  • Fold tortilla and place in electric skillet on 325 degrees or on stove at medium high heat.
  • Brown tortilla on one until side crispy then flip and do the same on other side.
  • Place tortillas on plate to cool.
  • Serve with LIPTON Spanish Rice mix for complete meal if desired.

12 1/2 ounces canned chicken
10 ounces canned tomatoes and green chilies
1 1/2 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
taco seasoning (optional)

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

These easy, budget-friendly chicken quesadillas make a quick lunch for two or a simple party snack and are a great way to use up leftover roast chicken

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Spread 2 tbsp salsa onto each tortilla, then evenly top one of them with the beans, spring onion, chicken and cheddar. Scatter with coriander, if you have it. Sandwich with the other tortilla, then brush with oil.
  • Heat a large non-stick frying pan, then cook the tortilla, oil-side down, for 4 mins. Carefully turn over with a palette knife (or by turning it out onto a plate, sliding it back into the pan), then cook for 2 mins on the other side until golden. Serve cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 3.18 milligram of sodium

4 tbsp hot salsa from a jar
2 large flour tortillas, seeded or plain
215g can kidney beans, drained and roughly mashed
1 spring onion, chopped
50g leftover roast chicken, shredded (use the last of the meat on the carcass)
85g grated mature cheddar
½ a 20g pack coriander, leaves chopped (optional)
oil, for brushing

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