Origin Mexico
A Chicken Quesadilla is a popular Mexican dish made with soft tortillas filled with chicken cheese and simple seasoning. It is cooked on a pan until the outside becomes light crisp and the cheese inside melts. The taste is warm rich and very satisfying. People enjoy quesadillas for lunch dinner or as a quick snack because they are easy to make and very filling.
This recipe uses simple English so anyone can follow the steps and make a perfect quesadilla at home.
What Is a Chicken Quesadilla
A quesadilla is made with
- tortillas
- cheese
- filling like chicken or vegetables
- light spices
It is folded and cooked until the cheese melts and the tortilla becomes crisp.
Ingredients You Will Need
For the Filling
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 small onion chopped
- Half cup capsicum chopped
- 1 teaspoon oil
- Half teaspoon salt
- Half teaspoon pepper
- Half teaspoon chilli powder
- Half teaspoon cumin
For the Quesadilla
- 4 tortillas
- 1 cup grated cheese mozzarella or cheddar
- A little butter or oil
For Serving
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Fresh coriander
Step by Step Method to Make Chicken Quesadilla
Step 1
Cook the Filling
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Add onion and capsicum.
- Cook for two minutes.
- Add shredded chicken.
- Add salt pepper chilli powder and cumin.
- Mix well and cook for two more minutes.
The filling should taste warm and lightly spicy.
Step 2
Prepare the Quesadilla
- Heat a pan on low to medium heat.
- Place one tortilla on the pan.
- Add cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add some chicken filling.
- Add more cheese on top.
- Fold the tortilla in half.
Step 3
Cook the Quesadilla
- Cook the folded tortilla on one side until golden.
- Flip gently and cook the other side.
- The cheese should melt and the outside should be lightly crisp.
Step 4
Cut and Serve
- Remove the quesadilla from the pan.
- Cut into triangles.
- Serve warm with salsa sour cream or coriander.
Tips for Perfect Quesadilla
- Use plenty of cheese for soft melty texture
- Cook on medium heat only
- Do not overfill the tortilla
- Flip gently to avoid breaking
- Add more seasoning if needed
Variations You Can Try
- Add mushrooms
- Add corn
- Make veg version with beans
- Add jalapenos for spicy flavor
- Add green onions
Approximate Nutrition per Serving
Values may vary
- Calories 300 to 450
- Carbohydrates 25g
- Protein 20g
- Fat 20g