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Chicken Quesadillas

Welcome to the best chicken quesadillas on the internet! This easy weeknight meal comes together in 5 simple steps and under 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 19
Carbs 16
Protein 17
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/4 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 2.5 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons water*
  • 1 medium green pepper diced
  • 12 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 8- inch tortillas
  • 4- oz. softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup guacamole or avocado
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet and heat over medium/high heat. When the olive oil is fragrant, add yellow onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes and then add ground chicken. Saute for another 5 minutes to completely brown chicken and then add taco seasoning and water and mix. Add more water, if needed.
  • Next, add green pepper and tomato and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes to slightly cook veggies. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Prepare quesadillas by spreading cream cheese and guacamole on one side of your tortilla. Then, add 1/8 of the meat mixture to one side of each tortilla and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the empty side over and press down.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in another skillet over low/medium heat. Then, fry quesadillas for a few minutes on each side to crisp up your tortillas and to melt the cheese. Repeat until all quesadillas are done.
  • Top with all your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Tips & Notes

  • water: option to add more water as needed to thin out meat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g