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    Home » Lunch & Dinner » Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

    Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

    Published: Jun 17, 2014 · Modified: May 1, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    The ultimate juicy and cheesy quesadillas.  I mean, you bite in it and the extra juice and the string of cheese.  That's it your hand are all messy but isn't it even tastier?

    This is just the recipe you need to get rid of your chicken leftover, being a roasted chicken, barbecue chicken breasts, will do the trick!

    I did not have avocados or guacamole, it would have been a great addition.  But let me tell you that even like this, alone, you don't need to get convinced to devour it!

    chicken quesadilla

    I choose vine tomatoes because there are juicier.  Also, red pepper is what I had in the fridge, but go ahead, yellow or orange are great too.  Fruity peppers are just the perfect combination for chicken.

    Oh and the cheese.  Don't forget it, it's the best part!  I had mozzarella but I used cheddar before and still good.

    Yep, you can't go wrong with this recipe.  How about this in front of the tv watching the soccer game, eh?  Right, I don't watch soccer, I will be on the terrace sipping a drink and licking my fingers!

    Chicken quesadilla

    Do you eat in front of the tv?  What is your favorite thing to munch on?  I am controlling myself and trying not to... When I was on maternity leave, I would eat an impressive amount of chocolate when the kids would be asleep.  I had to recharge.  Legitimate and survival need!  Ahah...

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    5 from 4 votes

    Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla

    Use your leftover chicken and make delicious quesadillas for lunch!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Breakfast, brunch, lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 320kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon garlic butter
    • ½ onion big, chopped
    • 1 pepper red and small size for me, julienned
    • 2 tomatoes diced
    • 2 handful chives chopped
    • 1 and ½ cup chicken in small pieces
    • 1 pinch Salt
    • 2 cups shredded cheese mozzarella
    • 4 tortillas crepes about 12'' diameters

    Instructions

    • - In a pan, medium heat, melt the butter. Then add the onions. Let it brown.
    • - Add the pepper and the tomato, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
    • - Add the chives, the chicken and the salt to taste and mix well.
    • - In another pan, big enough to fit your tortilla crepes, at medium heat, place a crepe, ¼ cup of cheese and half of your chicken preparation from the other pan, sprinkle another ¼ cup of cheese and close with another tortilla.
    • - Let it cook for 3-4 minutes and turn it over for another 3-4 minutes.
    • - Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
    • - Slice and serve while warm and extra cheesy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

      June 18, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      I would be out on that terrace with you, too! Love leftover chicken recipes - I can never think what to do with it on the spot, but this is perfect! :-)

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      • Mélanie says

        June 18, 2014 at 8:26 pm

        We so need to do that ;) I feel we could chitchat for a while you and I! Hope you are stay warm (specially your feet hehe ) in Australia.

        Reply
    2. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

      June 24, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      These sound amazing- love quesadillas, one of my ultimate comfort foods! Definitely a recipe to try out! :)

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        June 24, 2014 at 3:18 pm

        Thanks and thanks for stopping by Jess!

        Reply

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