Description
Mini chicken quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. These bite-sized delights feature tender chicken, melted cheese, and vibrant veggies all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Quick and easy to prepare, they are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your midnight cravings. Serve them with salsa or guacamole for an extra flavor kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and spices; sauté until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and onion; cook until tender (3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle cheese over the mixture and let it melt.
- Place a scoop of the filling on half of each tortilla; fold over.
- Cook quesadillas in the skillet until golden brown on both sides (2-3 minutes per side).
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadilla wedges (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg