• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to privacy navigation
  • Skip to recipes navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cook Well, Eat Well
  • Shop
  • Meet Shinee
  • Contact
Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube

Sweet & Savory

Cook Well, Eat Well

  • New? Start Here
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
      • Dips
      • Meat-lovers
    • Desserts
      • Bars & Brownies
      • Cakes
      • Cheesecakes
      • French Macarons
      • Pastries
      • Pies
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    • Salads
    • Seasonal
      • Summer Favorites
      • Easter
      • Christmas
      • Cinco de Mayo
      • Game Day
      • Halloween
      • New Year’s Eve
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentine’s Day
  • Easter
  • Discover
    • Ingredients
    • Tools
  • Learn
    • Baking Basics
    • Cooking Basics
    • Advanced Techniques
    • How-To’s
  • Share
    • Seasonal
    • Party Planning 101
  • Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube
    Subscribe To Updates
Home » RECIPE » Dinner » 30-Minute Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

30-Minute Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

Skip to Recipe Print Share
Share on:
By: Shinee Published: 8/15/2017Updated: 8/10/2020

This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure

Sharing is caring!

684 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
This 30-minute cheesy chicken quesadillas recipe is super quick and easy weeknight dinner made delicious!

This post is sponsored by Crystal Farms® Cheese. All opinions are mine alone.

This 30-minute cheesy chicken quesadillas recipe is super quick and easy weeknight dinner made delicious!

This 30-minute cheesy chicken quesadillas recipe is super quick and easy weeknight dinner made delicious!

You’re going to LOVE these incredibly easy and quick chicken quesadillas! And I know it’ll become one of your go-to weeknight meals in no time. The best part is you can change it up every week, so you don’t get bored.

Here are a few ideas for you:

  • Add jalapeños for a little kick
  • Use rotisserie chicken from the store, instead of cooking the chicken
  • Change up the type of cheese – Monterey Jack, Mexican Cheese Blend, Pepper Jack are all great options

This 30-minute cheesy chicken quesadillas recipe is super quick and easy weeknight dinner made delicious!

I like to use Monterey Jack in my quesadillas. But I recently discovered even better option. Crystal Farms® Roasted Red Pepper Cheese. It’s Monterey Jack, but better!

30-minute chicken quesadillas- easy dinner recipe step by step

And lastly, cooking the tortillas in butter on stovetop yields the most fabulous texture, light and crisp. While cooking, firmly press on top with a spatula.

Quick and easy dinner recipe - chicken quesadillas in 30 minutes.

This 30-minute cheesy chicken quesadillas recipe is super quick and easy weeknight dinner made delicious!

I’m so excited for you to add this quick and easy chicken quesadillas to your weekly menu. And thanks for reading!

30-Minute Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

This 30-minute cheesy chicken quesadillas recipe is super quick and easy weeknight dinner made delicious!
5 from 1 vote
serves: 4 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total : 30 minutes
Print
Leave a Review

Ingredients

  • 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 8 oz Crystal Farms® Roasted Red Pepper Cheese grated
  • ½ cup corn kernels fresh or canned
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • Sour cream salsa, and/or guacamole for serving
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Season the chicken with taco seasoning on both sides.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook the chicken on both sides until cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the chicken onto a cutting board. Let cool and then cut into small bite-sie pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken, cheese, corn, scallions and cilantro.
  • Take ¼ of chicken mixture and spread over half of a tortilla, leaving about ½-inch border at edge. Fold the tortilla over filling, pressing firmly to seal. Continue with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Place 2 quesadillas in the skillet, and cook, firmly pressing with a flat spatula, until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to a cutting board, and repeat with the remaining butter and 2 quesadillas.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream and/or guacamole, optional.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 1264kcal (63%) Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) Protein: 88g (176%) Fat: 90g (138%) Saturated Fat: 36g (225%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g Monounsaturated Fat: 33g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 375mg (125%) Sodium: 1019mg (44%) Potassium: 903mg (26%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 2028IU (41%) Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) Calcium: 497mg (50%) Iron: 5mg (28%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Mexican
Did you make this?Show me your creation! Tag me @shineshka and hashtag it #sweetandsavorybyshinee!
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

Related Recipes

  • 30-Minute Pumpkin Croissants
  • Miso Chicken
  • Chicken Quinoa Salad
  • Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Never Miss a Recipe!

Subscribe and receive my FREE Portion Planning Cheat Sheet for Cocktail and Dinner Parties.

Previous Post
Honey Sesame Salmon Kebabs
Next Post
3-Ingredient Puff Pastry Twists

Reader Interactions

Leave a Review Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Made this? Rate this recipe:




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, I’m Shinee! I’m so happy you’re here! I believe anyone can cook restaurant-quality food at home! And my goal is to help you to become a confident cook with my easy-to-follow recipes with lots of tips and step-by-step photos.

New? Start Here

Browse Specialties

Main Dishes Side Dishes Appetizers Salads Breads & Pastries Cakes Macarons Drinks Browse All
Portion Planning 101
Free Dinner Party Cheat Sheet
Download Now

Popular Recipes

Yellow and white macarons.

French Macarons for Beginners

Best Prime Rib Roast (Bone-In)

This is the simplest and moistest banana bread - easy to make and yields 2 breads! #bananabread

Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

A plate full of chocolate chip cookies.

Egg Yolk Cookies

How to Make Homemade Pistachio Paste

sliced plain sponge cake layers

Easy Sponge Cake (3 Ingredient Cake)

Brunch Recipes

Blueberry muffins on a wire rack.

Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins

a stack of waffles with berries

Waffles Recipe

slices of chocolate banana bread

Chocolate Banana Bread

Strawberry Cheesecake Tart

Smoked salmon quiche with creamy soft custard and fresh asparagus and dill - a perfect brunch for special occasions or a nice light dinner served with fresh green salad. #smokedsalmonquiche #quiche

Smoked Salmon Quiche

Sliced scone with butter and jam.

Foolproof English Scones

Game Day Eats

Cooked bacon jalapeno poppers on a baking sheet.

finger food:

3-Ingredient Jalapeno Poppers

meat:

Beer BBQ Meatballs

Bean dip in a casserole dish with a portion being scooped with a chip.

dip:

3-Ingredient Bean Dip

appetizer:

Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Crackers

sandwich:

Philly Cheese Steak Sliders

dessert:

5-Ingredient Pineapple Cake

Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube

Never Miss A Recipe

Subscribe and receive my FREE Portion Planning Cheat!

  • Discover
    • Recipe Index
    • Tools & Gadgets
    • Ingredients
  • Learn
    • Baking Basics
    • Cooking Basics
    • Advanced Techniques
  • Share
    • Holidays
    • Appetizers
    • Party Planning 101
  • Back To Top
  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
© 2013-2023 Sweet & Savory Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled Exclusive member of Mediavine Food
Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window

Subscribe and Receive My FREE Portion Planning Cheat!