Chicken Quesadilla Recipe (Salsa & Cheddar)
This chicken quesadilla recipe comes together fast with flour tortillas, chicken breast, salsa, and cheddar. The ingredients are simple and the how-to is straightforward: fill, fold, and toast in a skillet until the cheese melts, then slice and serve.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the chicken
If the chicken isn’t cooked yet, cook it in a skillet or by simmering until done, then shred or chop into small pieces. If it’s already cooked, you’re good to go.
Mix the filling
Combine the chicken with the salsa in a bowl. If it looks overly wet, drain off a little so the tortillas don’t get soggy.
Fill and fold
Spoon the chicken mixture onto one half of a tortilla, sprinkle with cheddar, then fold it over to close. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Toast in a pan
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for about 2–3 minutes per side, until the outside is lightly browned and the cheese has melted.
Rest, slice, serve
Let it sit for 1 minute so the filling sets, then cut into wedges. Serve with extra salsa if you like.