Golden crispy tortillas filled with juicy seasoned chicken and melted cheese—this easy quesadilla is fast, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying.
🕒 Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 20–25 minutes
Servings: 2–4
Calories: ~480 kcal per serving
Protein: ~32g per serving
🛒 Ingredients
2 large flour tortillas
2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Optional: jalapeños, onions, bell peppers
👨🍳 Instructions
🍗 1. Season chicken
Mix cooked chicken with paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
🧀 2. Assemble
Place tortilla in a pan. Add cheese, chicken, more cheese, and optional toppings. Cover with second tortilla.
🔥 3. Cook
Cook on medium heat with butter or oil for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
🔪 4. Slice
Remove from pan and cut into wedges.
🍽️ 5. Serve
Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
🍽️ Flavor & Experience
This quesadilla is crispy outside and ultra cheesy inside—the seasoned chicken adds bold flavor while the melted cheese creates a perfect gooey bite.
