Becky's Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with Becky's Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas, the ultimate comfort food that combines smoky, spiced chicken with gooey melted cheese between golden, crispy tortillas. Featuring a flavorful medley of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cumin, the tender chicken is perfectly seasoned and cooked to juicy perfection before being layered with a blend of rich cheddar and creamy Monterey Jack cheese. These quesadillas are quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish, making them an ideal choice for a satisfying family meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Customize with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness and serve with salsa and sour cream for the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're craving a cheesy indulgence or a simple yet flavorful dish, these quesadillas are sure to become a staple on your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 large Flour tortillas
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before dicing into small pieces.

Step 3

Heat a clean, large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly butter one side of a tortilla.

Step 4

Place the buttered side of the tortilla down in the skillet. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over half of the tortilla.

Step 5

Add a layer of diced chicken on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.

Step 6

Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently with a spatula to seal. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is golden and crispy.

Step 7

Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the other side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.

Step 8

Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.

Step 9

Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with salsa and sour cream on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(182.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	599.8

Total Fat 25.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2280.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 14.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 283.8mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 77.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.7%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 54.2%