Leftover Chicken Quesadillas
Turn leftover chicken into crispy, cheesy quesadillas with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Cheese Grater
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix
- 4 large flour tortillas
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Fillings
- bell peppers diced
- tomatoes diced
- cilantro chopped
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Shred or chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Grate the cheese if not pre-shredded.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir everything together for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
- Lay one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half with shredded cheese, add the chicken mixture, and fold it over.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas to make four quesadillas.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
For the best results, use freshly shredded cheese as it melts better. You can also add any vegetables or seasonings you like to customize your quesadilla.