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Leftover Chicken Quesadillas

Rating

Calories: 450 Calories per serving

Macros: Proteins: 22g, Fats: 24g, Carbohydrates: 35g

Cooking time: 25 mins

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: Quick Meals, Family Friendly, Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Easy Recipes, Snacks, Chicken Dishes, Mexican-Inspired, Lunch Ideas, Party Foods

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Transform your leftover fried chicken into a delectable and satisfying quesadilla. Perfect for a quick meal after school or a busy day, this recipe offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Let's bring some excitement to your leftovers with this easy and customizable quesadilla recipe.

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Leftover Fried Chicken Quesadillas

emaninthekitchen145.754 hours ago2 min read

Ingredients

🥙 4 large flour tortillas
🐓 2 cups leftover fried chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
🧅 1 medium onion, sliced
🌶️ 1 bell pepper, sliced
🌶️ 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional, for extra heat)
🧀 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your choice)
🧂 Salt to taste
🧂 Pepper to taste
🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
🌿 Optional: Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
🥣 Optional: Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

1- Prep the Vegetables:

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add sliced onions, bell peppers, and jalapeño.
Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.

2- Assemble the Quesadillas:

Place one tortilla on a clean surface or a plate.
Sprinkle a layer of cheese evenly over the tortilla.
Add the chopped fried chicken and sautéed vegetables.
Top with another layer of cheese, and cover with a second tortilla.

3- Cook the Quesadillas:

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Lightly spray with cooking spray.
Place the assembled quesadilla onto the skillet.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

4- Serve:

Remove from heat and let it cool for a minute.
Cut into wedges.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with a side of sour cream if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving
Nutritional Info per serving: Protein 22g, Fat 24g, Carbohydrates 35g
Equipment: Pan, large skillet or griddle, knife