Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

4.91 from 10 votes

This is one of the best appetizers for Cinco de Mayo, or quick and tasty snack. The seasoned chicken and crispy tortillas are just delicous!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: quesadillas

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into ¾-inch pieces (about 2 breasts)
½ onion diced
1 bell pepper any color, diced
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning store-bought or homemade (½ packet)
¼ cup taco sauce store-bought or homemade
4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add in the chicken and cook until the surface is no longer pink, but the chicken is not completely cooked through.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Add in the onion and bell pepper. Continue to cook until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is cooked through.
½ onion, 1 bell pepper
Add in the garlic, taco seasoning, and taco sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside.
1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, ¼ cup taco sauce
Wipe out your skillet or grab a second one and set it over medium heat. Add in 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
While the butter is melting, sprinkle a handful of cheese on one half of your tortilla. Top with ¼ of the chicken mixture and another handful of cheese. Fold in half and place in the pan.
4 large flour tortillas, 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Cook until the underside is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden on the second side.
Repeat with the remaining quesadillas. Serve with desired toppings.
Sour cream, Salsa, Guacamole, Jalapeño peppers, Fresh cilantro

Watch the heat carefully and adjust it up or down as needed to ensure the tortilla gets a nice golden brown color and doesn’t burn.
If your cheese isn’t melting well, cover the pan after you flip the tortilla.
Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.

Storage: Store chicken quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.