Pico De Gallo Chicken Quesadillas

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with these irresistible Pico De Gallo Chicken Quesadillas! Packed with tender, spice-rubbed chicken, tangy fresh pico de gallo, and gooey Mexican blend cheese, all folded into golden, buttery tortillas, this recipe brings bold, authentic flavors to your table in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy families or casual entertaining, these crispy quesadillas are quick to assemble and customizable with your favorite toppings like sour cream and creamy guacamole. Whether you’re craving a satisfying snack or a full meal, each bite delivers the perfect balance of savory, cheesy goodness paired with a zesty burst of fresh pico de gallo. Ideal for taco night or game day, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for easy Mexican-inspired comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 pieces Tortillas (flour or corn)
• 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup Fresh pico de gallo
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Guacamole

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, and swirl to coat the pan.

Step 2

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before shredding or slicing into thin strips.

Step 4

To assemble the quesadillas, place a tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.

Step 5

Add 1/4 cup of shredded chicken and 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo on top of the cheese. Fold the other side of the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.

Step 6

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

Step 8

Cut the cooked quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with sour cream and guacamole on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1512.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3632.9

Total Fat 203.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 619.1mg	0%
Sodium 6607.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.1g
Protein 199.3g	0%

Vitamin D 8.0IU	0%
Calcium 2192.2mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 2564.1mg	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: 51.0%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 26.8%