Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas, featuring tender cooked chicken, creamy avocado, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro all wrapped in crispy flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner with a flavorful Mexican-American flair.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Quesadilla Filling
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced or mashed)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Other Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the chicken mixture evenly over half of each tortilla. Top the chicken with avocado slices (or mashed avocado) and then sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Fold the tortillas in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook the quesadillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter or add oil. Place each folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese inside has melted completely.
- Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the pan and allow them to cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with optional sides like sour cream, salsa, or lime wedges for added flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a few slices of red onion or a drizzle of hot sauce before folding each quesadilla.
- Using rotisserie chicken can save time and adds extra flavor to the recipe.
- You can substitute Monterey Jack cheese with cheddar or other melting cheeses of your preference.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
