The Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken, colorful veggies, and plenty of ooey, gooey cheese come together in this quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love!

Thank you to BJ’s Wholesale Club for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.

When fall arrives, it means resetting our daily routines. Now that summer is over, life tends to be a lot more hectic- especially now that I have two kids! Those precious hours between school letting out and bedtime can be a whirlwind of activity and I know what a challenge it can be to get dinner on the table while juggling everything else. The struggle is real!

That’s why it’s always a good idea to have a handful of quick and easy dinner recipes that you can turn to on those busy nights. My Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect example. Using a rotisserie chicken from BJ’s Wholesale Club makes dinner prep a cinch! In less than thirty minutes, you’ll have a delicious and nutritious dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Chicken and colorful veggies sandwiched between golden brown tortillas with plenty of ooey, gooey melted cheese- what’s not to love?

I picked up all my ingredients for my Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas in one trip to my local BJ’s Wholesale Club. BJ’s offers incredible value and unbeatable quality with its exclusive brands, Wellsley Farms and Berkley Jensen. Not only did I get a fresh Wellsley Farms Rotisserie Chicken, I also picked up some shredded Mexican blend cheese.

I also picked up some avocados, Wellsley Farms Red Onions, Wellsley Farms Green Peppers, , and tortillas in the same trip. Talk about one-stop shopping! I love that BJ’s beats supermarket prices on national brands, saving up to 25% off grocery store prices. And I can pick up everything I need to stock my fridge and pantry including produce, deli, meat, dairy, paper goods, and more.  

To make my Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas, I start by sautéing sliced onion and colorful bell peppers in a skillet with earthy Mexican spices like chili powder and cumin. Then I toss in some diced chicken breast from my rotisserie chicken. It’s so easy!

To assemble the quesadillas, I start with whole wheat tortillas and top them with the chicken and vegetables, shredded cheese, and my secret ingredient that makes these quesadillas sooooo good… avocado. There’s just something about the creamy avocado that’s so irresistible when it combines with the gooey melted cheese.

Plus, because avocados are naturally creamy, you can actually use a lot less cheese than you typically find in quesadilla recipes. By replacing some of the saturated fat found in cheese with the heart healthy unsaturated fat in avocados, this quesadilla is a healthier choice.

The last step is to fold the tortillas in half and toast them in a skillet for a couple of minutes on each side until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy on the outside and the cheese is melted on the inside. Then, cut the quesadillas into triangles and grab your your favorite toppings like salsa and sour cream. Serve them to your hungry family and watch them be devoured!

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The Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

 

Chicken, colorful veggies, and plenty of
ooey, gooey cheese come together in this quick and easy dinner that the whole
family will love!

Course: Appetizer, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican, Southwest

Keyword: chicken, family friendly, quesadillas

Servings: 4

Calories: 413 kcal

Author: The Foodie Physician

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• ½ Wellsley Farms Red Onion, sliced
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 6 ounces diced Wellsley Farms Rotisserie Chicken (about 1 ¼ cup)
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 whole wheat tortillas (I used Mission Carb Balance burrito sized tortillas)
• 5 ounces Wellsley Farms Mexican Blend Cheese (about 1 ¼ cup)
• 1 Hass avocado, sliced

Optional toppings

• salsa, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, about 7-8 minutes. Stir in the chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt.
2. Lay the tortillas out on a cutting board. Sprinkle some shredded cheese on half of each tortilla. Spoon some of the chicken mixture on top. Place a few slices of avocado on top of the chicken and top with some more shredded cheese. Fold the tortillas in half over the filling and press down to flatten slightly.
3. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place two quesadillas in the skillet. Cook a few minutes on each side until the tortillas are toasted and cheese is melted. Remove to a plate and cook the remaining two quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into three pieces and serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts

The Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 72mg24%

Sodium 923mg40%

Potassium 513mg15%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 27g113%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 30g60%

Vitamin A 441IU9%

Vitamin C 61mg74%

Calcium 252mg25%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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