Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsZach's Restaurant & LoungeChicken Quesadilla Recipe

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Seasoned grilled chicken, cheddar jack cheese and green chilis. Served with salad and your choice of dressing

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.

  2. 2

    Shred the Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool for a few minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks or chop it into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Quesadilla

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar jack cheese, and diced green chilis. Mix until evenly combined. Take one flour tortilla and place a generous amount of the mixture on one half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.

  4. 4

    Cook the Quesadilla

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with a side salad and your choice of dressing.

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