Tasty Approved Golden Quesadillas

Discover the ultimate comfort food with these Tasty Approved Golden Quesadillas! Bursting with flavor, this quick and easy recipe combines gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, tender shredded chicken, and a vibrant medley of diced red bell peppers, green onions, and optional cilantro. Seasoned with aromatic cumin and chili powder, each golden, crispy tortilla is toasted to perfection in butter or oil, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, these quesadillas are perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve them with creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and cool sour cream for a restaurant-worthy meal that’s sure to impress. A must-try for cheese lovers and quesadilla enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1 piece Red bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks Green onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Butter or oil
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving)
• 0.5 cup Guacamole (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro (optional), ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine the flavors.

Step 2

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil and let it melt and coat the pan.

Step 3

Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on one half of the tortilla.

Step 4

Add a quarter of the chicken mixture over the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling and press down gently with a spatula.

Step 5

Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until the bottom is golden and crispy. Carefully flip it over and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until both sides are golden, and the cheese is melted.

Step 6

Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.

Step 7

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1448.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3432.9

Total Fat 223.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 124.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 766.9mg	0%
Sodium 6365.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 154.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 20.8g
Protein 213.6g	0%

Vitamin D 50.8IU	0%
Calcium 3760.4mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 2507.5mg	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: 57.7%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 17.8%