Mexican Street-Style Chicken Quesadillas

Mexican Street-Style Chicken Quesadillas

Mexican · 40 min · Chicken · high-protein

545 cal 35g protein 45g carbs 25g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 4 large Flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups Mexican shredded cheese (e.g., Oaxaca or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Salsa or pico de gallo
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Method

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of the shredded chicken and cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
  3. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling, pressing gently.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  5. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with chopped cilantro and salsa.
  7. Serve hot with extra salsa on the side.
  8. Enjoy your quick and flavorful Mexican quesadillas.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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