Description

Back-to-School Chicken Quesadillas are a delicious and easy meal perfect for busy mornings or quick dinners. Packed with tender shredded chicken, vibrant veggies, and gooey cheese, these quesadillas offer a satisfying crunch that kids will love. Their customizable nature means you can adjust the ingredients to suit your family’s preferences, making lunchtime exciting and nutritious!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 3-4 boneless skinless breasts)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup sliced bell peppers
1 medium sliced onion
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
Sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

Season the shredded chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through; set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft (about 5 minutes).
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half with cheese, add chicken and veggies, then fold over.
Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: - For added nutrition, try incorporating black beans or spinach into the filling. - You can prepare quesadillas in advance by assembling them and refrigerating for up to 2 days or freezing separated by parchment paper. - Serve with tortilla chips and salsa for a fun twist.