Carla's Bacon and Chicken Quesadillas
Crispy, gooey, and packed with bold flavor, *Carla's Bacon and Chicken Quesadillas* are the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food. Featuring tender shredded chicken, smoky crumbled bacon, and melty cheddar cheese embraced by golden, buttery flour tortillas, this easy skillet recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Fresh green onions add a pop of freshness, while optional sides of creamy sour cream and zesty salsa make for the perfect dipping companions. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or game-day snacks, these quesadillas are endlessly satisfying and customizable. Dive into this cheesy, bacon-loaded delight for a meal your family will request time and time again!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 6 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 Flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Green onion, chopped
- 0.5 cups Sour cream (for serving, optional)
- 0.5 cups Salsa (for serving, optional)
Directions
Step 1
1. Gather all ingredients and ensure the chicken is cooked and shredded, and the bacon is cooked until crispy and crumbled.
Step 2
2. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Step 3
3. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter onto one side of a flour tortilla.
Step 4
4. Place the tortilla butter-side down onto the skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly across half of the tortilla.
Step 5
5. Add 1/2 cup of shredded chicken, 1.5 slices of crumbled bacon, and a sprinkle of chopped green onion on top of the cheese.
Step 6
6. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
Step 7
7. Cook for 2-3 minutes, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
Step 8
8. Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 9
9. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, let it cool for 1 minute, and slice into wedges.
Step 10
10. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
Step 11
11. Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1322g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3353.8 |
| Total Fat 172.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 84.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 829.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5483.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 166.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.4g | |
| Protein 260.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 65.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1699.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2828.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories