Chicken Quesadilla recipe served on a plate, by Friendly's
Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsFriendly'sChicken Quesadilla Recipe

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Friendly's
Time30m
Serves4

Make Chicken Quesadilla Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices and Seasonings

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and season them with salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they are soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Assemble Quesadilla

    On half of each tortilla, layer some of the cooked chicken strips, sautéed bell peppers and onions, and a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the tortilla over to cover the fillings.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook Quesadilla

    In the same skillet, place the folded quesadilla and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted. You can cook multiple quesadillas at once if your skillet is large enough.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve

    Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with optional sour cream, salsa, and sliced avocado on the side.

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