Description
Crispy, cheesy quesadillas loaded with tender chicken, creamy avocado, and flavorful seasonings—quick, satisfying, and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 medium flour or corn tortillas
- 1½ cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed or sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Optional: ½ small onion, diced
- Optional: ½ cup diced bell pepper or salsa verde
- 1 tsp fajita or taco seasoning (optional)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil, for cooking
- Optional garnishes: lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, or salsa
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little oil.
- If using, warm the chicken mixture with onion, pepper (or salsa verde), and seasoning until heated through.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet. Layer half the cheese, followed by chicken mixture, avocado, and remaining cheese on one side. Fold tortilla over into a half‑moon.
- Cook 2–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients for more quesadillas.
- Slice into wedges and serve with optional toppings like lime wedges, cilantro, sour cream, or salsa.
Notes
- Several versions use mashed avocado (as a “glue”) or sliced avocado; cheese types vary from Monterey Jack to cheddar
- Adding fajita‑style onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and spices gives a flavorful, well‑rounded filling.
- Cook time is typically 10–20 minutes total—these quesadillas are fast and easy.
- Healthier adaptations use whole‑grain tortillas and lean chicken for added fiber and balance.
- Versatile: use leftover rotisserie chicken, vary cheeses, and add salsas or guac for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10–15 min
- Cook Time: 10–15 min
- Category: Quesadilla / Mexican‑inspired
- Method: Pan‑searing
- Cuisine: Mexican‑inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (of 4)
- Calories: ≈550 kcal
- Sugar: ≈2 g
- Sodium: ≈670 mg
- Fat: ≈30 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈14 g
- Trans Fat: ≈0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈45 g
- Fiber: ≈6 g
- Protein: ≈25 g
- Cholesterol: ≈80 mg
