Easy Chicken Quesadillas – Perfect for Quick Dinners
Easy chicken recipes don't get better than this! These chicken quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Ideal for quick dinners or lazy weekends.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional for moisture)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth if desired for extra moisture.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Heat a separate large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half with shredded cheese, followed by the chicken mixture, then more cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over and press gently. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Slice into wedges and serve hot.