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Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy Chicken Quesadillas are a quick, delicious dish perfect for any meal, customizable with your favorite ingredients, and a great way to use leftover chicken.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, bell peppers, onion, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
  2. Place one tortilla in the skillet, add a portion of the chicken mixture, and top with another tortilla.
  3. Cook until golden brown on one side, then carefully flip and cook the other side until crispy.
  4. Remove from skillet and cut into wedges.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with salsa or guacamole.

Notes

Use cooked chicken from a rotisserie for a quick option. Feel free to mix in other vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or corn. For extra flavor, try adding jalapeños or different spices based on your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.