Ground Chicken Quesadillas
These Ground Chicken Quesadillas are a quick, easy, and healthy meal option that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With flavorful, seasoned ground chicken and gooey cheese sandwiched between crispy tortillas, it’s a dish that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup diced onions optional
- ½ cup diced bell peppers optional
- 2 tbsp butter
- Optional toppings: sour cream guacamole, salsa
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 27g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
Notes
Recipe Tips:
- Season the Chicken Well: Don’t be afraid to taste the ground chicken while it’s cooking. Adjust the seasoning to your liking, adding extra taco seasoning, chili powder, or cumin for more flavor.
- Get the Tortilla Crispy: For perfectly crispy quesadillas, use butter or oil when cooking. Make sure your skillet is preheated, so the tortilla becomes golden and crunchy without overcooking.
- Cheese Choice Matters: Use a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for the ultimate gooey texture. If you want an extra kick, try pepper jack cheese.
- Don’t Overfill: Less is more when it comes to filling. Overstuffing the quesadillas will make them hard to flip and may prevent them from getting crispy. Stick to an even layer of ground chicken and cheese.
- Make Ahead: You can cook the ground chicken ahead of time and store it in the fridge. This makes assembling and cooking quesadillas even quicker on busy weeknights.
- Add Veggies: Want to add more nutrients? Sauté bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms with the ground chicken for an extra flavor boost.
- Keep Warm: If you're making a big batch, keep cooked quesadillas warm in the oven at 200°F while you finish cooking the rest.