Description
Back-to-school chicken quesadillas are the ultimate quick-fix meal for busy families. These cheesy delights feature warm tortillas wrapped around tender, seasoned chicken and colorful bell peppers, making them not just delicious but also visually appealing. Perfect for dinner or lunchboxes, they can be customized with your favorite ingredients, ensuring everyone gets a taste of happiness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- ½ cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Let sit while skillet heats.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and shred.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with chopped bell peppers and shredded cheese.
- Place filling on one half of a tortilla, fold over, and cook in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (about 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg