Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Easy Chicken Quesadillas are a simple and delicious meal perfect for lunch or dinner, featuring crispy tortillas and gooey cheese with tender chicken.
Ingredients
Cheeses
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover finely shredded rotisserie chicken Can use any cooked chicken.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste.
- 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil Divided for cooking.
- 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas Warmed.
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
Cooking
- Working one at a time, add 1 tortilla to the skillet and sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the cheese mixture in an even layer.
- Top half of the tortilla with 1/3 cup of shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook until the cheeses have melted and the underside is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold the tortilla in half, pressing lightly.
- Keep warm in the oven while you repeat the process with the remaining oil and tortillas to make 6 quesadillas.
Serving
- Serve warm with your desired toppings such as guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Notes
For extra flavor, use a variety of cheeses or add spices to the chicken. Make sure the skillet is hot enough to create a crispy tortilla. Keep the oven warm to keep the quesadillas warm while cooking.