Quick and Easy Chicken Quesadillas
These chicken quesadillas are so quick and easy to put together as no marination is required. Crispy crunching exterior and cheesy chicken filling is just so satisfying and fulfilling.
Servings: 4
Calories: 1321kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken boneless
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder or to taste cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 2 tsp ginger and garlic paste or use 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp oil
Ingredients to make Quesadillas
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion sliced optional
Instructions
Cook chicken
- Mix all of the ingredients for chicken in a bowl and mix it with the chicken.
- Now add 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and cook the chicken for 10-15 minutes over high heat. Let it cool down.
Make Quesadillas
- Now add a layer of cheese on one-half of the tortillas, followed by chicken, onions, and more cheese. Add any other toppings you like.
- Fold over the tortilla and then cook on a skillet over medium-low heat until the cheese melts and tortilla makes a light golden crispy crust.
- Cut into slices and serve right away.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1321kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 131g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Monounsaturated Fat: 56g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 450mg | Iron: 2mg