Easy Chicken Quesadillas
About this recipe
These Easy Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and delicious meal that your whole family will love. Ree Drummond shares her simple method for making these cheesy delights, perfect for busy weeknights or a casual dinner.
In just 16 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying dish using basic ingredients and a few flavorful touches. The use of taco seasoning on the chicken not only simplifies the cooking process but also adds a punch of flavor that elevates the quesadillas.
Ingredient notes
- Use your favorite cheese for the quesadillas.
- You can customize the amount of chicken and peppers based on your preference.
Tips from Food Network’s video
- Cook the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side to ensure it's fully cooked and has nice color for added flavor.
- When assembling the quesadillas, put the cheese on first so it melts faster, being closest to the heat.
- If you see cheese oozing out of the sides of the quesadilla when flipping, it means you're doing it right.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make these quesadillas?
- The total time to make these Easy Chicken Quesadillas is 16 minutes.
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Food Network: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Heat a pan over high heat and drizzle in olive oil.
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning on both sides.
- 3
Cook the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the pan and chop it into pieces.
- 5
In the same pan, add more olive oil and sauté the sliced onion and bell peppers until tender.
- 6
Assemble the quesadillas by buttering the pan and placing two tortillas down.
- 7
Add cheese to each tortilla, followed by the chopped chicken and more cheese on top.
- 8
Place another tortilla on top of each and cook until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side.
- 9
Serve the quesadillas with Pico de Gallo on the side.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Assumed 1 tablespoon of olive oil for cooking chicken and 1 tablespoon for vegetables based on typical usage.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Food Network’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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