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Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe | Cheesy, Crispy & Quick

Easy & Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large Flour tortillas Burrito-sized work best
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken Shredded or diced
  • 2 cups Melted cheese Monterey Jack or Cheddar blend
  • 1/2 cup Salsa Plus extra for serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream For serving
  • 1 tbsp Butter For grilling

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken with the salsa until evenly coated.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter to coat the bottom.
  • Place one flour tortilla flat in the skillet. Sprinkle half a cup of the cheese over one half of the tortilla.
  • Spoon a quarter of the chicken and salsa mixture over the cheese, then sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  • Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling and press down gently with a spatula.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
  • Remove from the skillet, let rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Serve hot with sour cream and extra salsa.