Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsGilroy's Kitchen + Pub + PatioChicken Quesadilla Recipe

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Flour tortilla / Cheddar jack cheese / Pulled seasoned chicken / Pico de gallo Salsa / Sour cream

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    If you haven't done so already, cook and season the chicken. You can use pre-cooked chicken or cook chicken breasts with your favorite spices and shred them.

  2. 2

    Grate the Cheese

    Grate the cheddar jack cheese if not already pre-shredded.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Toppings

    Chop the ingredients for the pico de gallo salsa if using fresh ingredients. Mix tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños together in a bowl.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Assemble the Quesadilla

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. On one half of the tortilla, sprinkle a layer of cheddar jack cheese, followed by a layer of pulled seasoned chicken, and then another layer of cheese on top to help seal the quesadilla.

  2. 5

    Cook the Quesadilla

    Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.

  3. 6

    Repeat

    Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Cut it into wedges and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Serve the quesadilla wedges hot with pico de gallo salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping.

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