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Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

By Mommy Porter · Kid-Friendly & Sneaky-Healthy Cook

4.9 (256 ratings)
Rated 4.9 out of 5

⏱️ Prep 10m · 🔥 Cook 10m · ✅ Total 20 min · 🍽️ Serves 4 · 📊 Easy

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Mommy Porter built this around leftover rotisserie chicken and a picky eater who suddenly wasn't so picky anymore. It's become the default answer to 'what's for dinner' on nights nobody has a better idea.

🧺 Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Salsa, for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Toss shredded chicken with taco seasoning until coated.
  2. Assemble: Spread butter on one side of each tortilla. Layer cheese and chicken on the unbuttered side of half the tortillas, then top with remaining tortillas, buttered side out.
  3. Cook: Cook quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
  4. Serve: Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.

420 calories

Calories

27g

Protein

22g

Fat

28g

Carbs
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💡 Chef's Tip

Keep the heat at medium, not high — it gives the cheese time to fully melt before the tortilla burns.

🥗 Pairs Well With

  • Shredded lettuce and diced tomato served alongside
  • A side of corn salad for extra color
  • Sautéed bell peppers and onions folded inside

❄️ Storage & Freezer Notes

  • Fridge: up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Freezer: freeze uncooked assembled quesadillas for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat: warm in a skillet or oven to keep them crispy — the microwave makes them chewy.

👶 Kid-Friendly Serving Ideas

  • Cut into small triangles for easy little-hand dipping.
  • Serve with mild salsa or just plain sour cream.
  • Let kids sprinkle their own cheese before cooking.