Vegetarian Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, these Vegetarian Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas are the perfect fusion of comfort food and plant-based innovation. Featuring hearty vegetarian chicken strips sautéed with vibrant red and green bell peppers, onions, and a blend of smoky spices, this recipe delivers bold, satisfying flavors in every bite. Gooey melted cheddar cheese ties it all together inside golden-brown flour tortillas, creating a quick and easy vegetarian meal that's ready in just 35 minutes. Topped with fresh cilantro and served alongside tangy salsa and creamy sour cream, these quesadillas are ideal for weeknight dinners, game-day snacking, or any occasion that calls for a meat-free twist on a Tex-Mex classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Flour tortillas
• 200 grams Vegetarian chicken strips
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Dice the red and green bell peppers and half an onion into small pieces.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced bell peppers and onion to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until they are softened.

Step 4

Add the vegetarian chicken strips to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.

Step 5

Season the mixture with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Continue to cook for another 5 minutes, ensuring that the vegetarian chicken strips are heated through and well mixed with the spices and vegetables.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and set the filling mixture aside.

Step 8

In a clean skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 9

Place a tortilla in the skillet and spoon a quarter of the filling mixture onto one half of the tortilla.

Step 10

Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the filling.

Step 11

Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.

Step 12

Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Step 13

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 14

After cooking, slice each quesadilla into wedges.

Step 15

Finely chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the cooked quesadillas before serving.

Step 16

Serve the quesadillas with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1095.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1888.2

Total Fat 114.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 178.6mg	0%
Sodium 4623.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 90.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1395.9mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 1680.1mg	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: 52.1%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 29.7%