Chicken, colorful veggies, and plenty of ooey, gooey cheese come together in these Ultimate Chicken Quesadillas. It's a quick and easy dinner that can be made in 30 minutes and your family will love it!
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.
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 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?
How to Make This Dish
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 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.
If you have an air fryer, you can also cook these quesadillas in the air fryer. Check out my easy Air Fryer Quesadillas.
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
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces shredded or diced rotisserie chicken (about 1¼ cup)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 Hass avocado, pitted and sliced
Optional toppings
- salsa, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), cilantro
Instructions
- 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.
- Lay the tortillas out on a cutting board. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons 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 another 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold the tortillas in half over the filling and press down to flatten slightly.
- Spray a large skillet with olive oil 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.
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Joanna says
This meal is great for both lunch and dinner. For a vegetarian take, I omitted the chicken breast, and the quesadilla was still flavorful and extremely satisfying. I also used guacamole instead of avocados. Great to serve with a handful of tortilla chips and salsa. Thank you so much for this amazing dish that me and my husband love and that my children actually eat!
sonaliruder says
I’m so happy you all enjoyed the dish! Using guacamole is a great idea. Thanks for leaving a review!
Emily says
Wow nice recipe! I will make it on weekend and impress my parents. Thanks Sonali for giving such a great recipe.
Rose says
I really appreciate your efforts for the energy and knowledge you used to write such a beautiful piece of content.
url says
Thanks for the easy recipe, Sonali, for a quick lunch or dinner.
Having a rotisserie chicken in hand certainly helps.
sonaliruder says
Yes, the rotisserie chicken is definitely a time saver! Thanks for your comment!
url says
Sounds easy to put together, especially with pre cooked rotisserie chicken.
Good for busy days, for lunch or dinner.
Thanks Sonali.
url says
Sounds so simple. Pre cooked, rotisserie chicken certainly helps.
Good for quick lunches and dinners without stressing out, on busy days.
Thanks Sonali.