Chicken Quesadilla with Cheese (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy tortilla filled with seasoned grilled chicken, melted cheeses, and sautéed vegetables.

# What You Need:

→ Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked grilled chicken breast, sliced or shredded
02 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ¼ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Assembly

11 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
12 - 1 tablespoon butter or additional olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove from the pan and set aside.
02 - Wipe the skillet clean for the quesadillas.
03 - Place a tortilla on a flat surface. On one half of the tortilla, layer ½ cup grilled chicken, ¼ of the sautéed peppers and onions, ¼ cup cheddar, and ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
04 - Melt a little butter or drizzle olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
05 - Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • So Fast: Ready from start to finish in just 30 minutes, making it a weeknight hero.
  • Packed with Flavor: Filled with seasoned chicken, sautéed veggies, and two kinds of melty cheese for a satisfying taste.
  • Easy to Customize: Easily adjust the spice level or use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker meal.
02 -
  • Don't overstuff the tortillas, or the filling will spill out when you flip them. A balanced layer is key.
  • Press the quesadilla down gently with a spatula as it cooks to help it seal and get extra crispy.
  • Let the quesadilla rest for a minute before slicing. This allows the cheese to set slightly, making it easier to cut cleanly into wedges.
  • For the best melt, shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese often contains additives that prevent it from melting smoothly.
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