Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Quesadilla Recipes Chicken Quesadillas 4.6 (1,192) 774 Reviews 144 Photos This chicken quesadilla recipe is great to make for parties. Zesty chicken, cooked peppers, and melted cheese are a delightful combination. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa. Submitted by Heather Updated on March 13, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 144 144 144 144 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 10 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This cheesy chicken quesadilla recipe features Mexican spices, colorful veggies, and tons of delicious flavor. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios What Is a Quesadilla? A quesadilla is a Mexican dish that consists of a tortilla filled with cheese (and often other ingredients, such as meat and veggies). It’s cooked on a griddle or stove. Full quesadillas feature cheese sandwiched between two flat tortillas. Half quesadillas, like the one in this recipe, is a single tortilla that has been topped with fillings and folded into a half moon shape. How to Make a Chicken Quesadilla You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: What to Put In a Quesadilla For this chicken quesadilla recipe, you’ll need: Chicken: Of course, you’ll need chicken! This recipe calls for a pound of diced boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Seasonings: Use store-bought fajita seasoning or make your own spice blend at home. Vegetables: You’ll need green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and an onion. Tortillas: For 10 chicken quesadillas, you’ll need 10 flour tortillas. Use store-bought or homemade tortillas. Cheese: A blend of shredded Cheddar and shredded Monterey Jack takes the quesadillas up a notch. Bacon: Bacon bits lend a burst of savory, meaty texture to the cheesy chicken quesadilla filling. For a more traditional dish, you can easily omit the bacon bits. How to Make Chicken Quesadillas at Home Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make restaurant-worthy chicken quesadillas at home: Season the chicken, then broil it until it’s cooked through.Cook the vegetables with the broiled chicken. Layer the mixture onto half of the tortilla, then top with cheese and bacon. Fold the tortillas and bake until the cheese is melted. Cut the quesadillas into wedges. What to Serve With Quesadillas Need some serving inspiration for chicken quesadillas? You’ll discover delicious ideas when you explore our entire collection of Mexican Side Dishes. Here are a few of the top-rated recipes you’ll find: Mexican Rice Quick and Easy Refried Beans Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote) How to Store and Reheat Chicken Quesadillas Store your leftover chicken quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat the quesadillas on the stove for the best results, but you can also reheat them in the oven or in the microwave. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Delicious,” raves Marcella. “I added a can of chopped green chilies and used a whole envelope of taco seasoning instead of fajita. My family said the recipe was a keeper!” “Lots of prep, but once that's done, the assembly is quick and easy,” according to MizP. “I made this as-is for the kids, and a spicier version (with jalapenos and spicy cheese) for the grown-ups.” “This was delicious,” says Southern Cook. “Added sour cream, guacamole, and salsa as topping options.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced 1 (1.27 ounce) packet fajita seasoning 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 red bell peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits Directions Gather ingredients, preheat the broiler, and lightly grease a baking sheet. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Toss chicken with fajita seasoning, then spread onto the prepared baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bell peppers, onion, and broiled chicken. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Layer half of each tortilla with chicken and vegetable mixture, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and bacon bits. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fold tortillas in half and place onto a baking sheet. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes. Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve with sides of salsa and sour cream. Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 2,200 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 472 Calories 22g Fat 40g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 472 % Daily Value * Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 11g 54% Cholesterol 70mg 23% Sodium 1014mg 44% Total Carbohydrate 40g 15% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Protein 28g 56% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 427mg 33% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 268mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.