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Crispy Chicken Quesadillas
Make crispy chicken quesadillas filled with seasoned cooked chicken and melted cheese for a quick lunch or easy dinner.
From YouTube · Apr 17, 2026
Make crispy chicken quesadillas filled with seasoned cooked chicken and melted cheese for a quick lunch or easy dinner.
10 min
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
20 min
Total time
2 servings
Yield
Ingredients
7 ingredients- 2 large flour tortillas
- 200 g cooked chicken, shredded or finely chopped
- 120 g grated Cheddar, Monterey Jack or other melting cheese
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp neutral oil, divided
Method
8 steps- Place the cooked chicken in a bowl and season it with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
- Lay the tortillas flat and scatter the grated cheese over one half of each tortilla.
- Divide the seasoned chicken between the tortillas, arranging it evenly over the cheese. Fold the empty halves over the filling and press gently.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add one folded quesadilla and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, pressing it gently with a spatula, until the underside is crisp and golden.
- Turn carefully and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese has melted.
- Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a board. Repeat with the remaining oil and quesadilla.
- Rest for 1 minute, then cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve while hot.
Additional tips
- Contains wheat, gluten and milk. Ensure any freshly cooked chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of at least 75°C before assembling the quesadillas.
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