Description
A crowd-pleasing favorite, these quesadillas come together in just 40 minutes—loaded with seasoned chicken, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, vibrant bell peppers and onions, creamy avocado, and a crispy, cheesy tortilla.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt, to taste
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 medium flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 ripe avocado, sliced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion, season with salt, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Transfer to a plate.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Season chicken strips with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe the skillet clean.
- Heat the final tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Place one flour tortilla flat in the pan.
- On half the tortilla, layer shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar, followed by 1/4 of the chicken mixture, 1/4 of the bell pepper and onion mix, avocado slices, and scallions. Fold the tortilla over the filling.
- Cook the quesadilla for about 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove from skillet.
- Repeat the process to make 4 quesadillas total.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with sour cream on the side.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free or traditional twist.
- Swap in chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Add jalapeños, beans, or salsa for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in a skillet for best texture.
- Prep the filling ahead to save time during busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
