John's Killer Quesadillas
Get ready to elevate your snack or dinner game with *John’s Killer Quesadillas*, a quick and easy recipe that packs bold flavors into every crispy bite. Perfectly golden flour tortillas are stuffed with gooey melted cheddar cheese, tender shredded chicken (or your protein of choice), and the vibrant crunch of bell peppers and red onions. For an extra twist, toss in some black beans and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. This 25-minute recipe is endlessly customizable and ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these irresistible quesadilla wedges with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for a fiesta of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you're a quesadilla connoisseur or new to this Tex-Mex classic, this dish is destined to become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (or your choice of protein)
- 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
- 0.5 cup cooked black beans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
- 0.5 cup salsa (for serving)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 0.5 cup guacamole (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter or cooking oil.
Step 2
Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla.
Step 3
Add 1/2 cup of shredded cooked chicken, a handful of diced bell peppers, and a sprinkle of diced red onion on top of the cheese.
Step 4
For extra flavor, optionally add 1/4 cup of cooked black beans and a pinch of chopped cilantro.
Step 5
Fold the tortilla in half, covering the filling, and press gently with a spatula to hold it together.
Step 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the second side is golden brown.
Step 7
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
Step 8
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1310.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2536.9 |
| Total Fat 153.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 86.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 566.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3451.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 138.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.3g | |
| Protein 158.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 18IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2158.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2380.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories