Chicken Quesadillas

This cheesy chicken quesadilla recipe features Mexican spices, colorful veggies, and tons of delicious flavor. 

What Is a Quesadilla?

A quesadilla is a Mexican dish that consists of a tortilla filled with cheese (and often other ingredients, such as meat and veggies). It’s cooked on a griddle or stove. Full quesadillas feature cheese sandwiched between two flat tortillas. Half quesadillas, like the one in this recipe, is a single tortilla that has been topped with fillings and folded into a half moon shape. 

How to Make a Chicken Quesadilla 

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What to Put In a Quesadilla

For this chicken quesadilla recipe, you’ll need: 

• Chicken: Of course, you’ll need chicken! This recipe calls for a pound of diced boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 
• Seasonings: Use store-bought fajita seasoning or make your own spice blend at home. 
• Vegetables: You’ll need green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and an onion. 
• Tortillas: For 10 chicken quesadillas, you’ll need 10 flour tortillas. Use store-bought or homemade tortillas. 
• Cheese: A blend of shredded Cheddar and shredded Monterey Jack takes the quesadillas up a notch. 
• Bacon: Bacon bits lend a burst of savory, meaty texture to the cheesy chicken quesadilla filling. For a more traditional dish, you can easily omit the bacon bits.

How to Make Chicken Quesadillas at Home

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make restaurant-worthy chicken quesadillas at home: 

1. Season the chicken, then broil it until it’s cooked through.
2. Cook the vegetables with the broiled chicken. 
3. Layer the mixture onto half of the tortilla, then top with cheese and bacon. 
4. Fold the tortillas and bake until the cheese is melted. 
5. Cut the quesadillas into wedges. 

What to Serve With Quesadillas

Need some serving inspiration for chicken quesadillas? You’ll discover delicious ideas when you explore our entire collection of Mexican Side Dishes. Here are a few of the top-rated recipes you’ll find: 

• Mexican Rice
• Quick and Easy Refried Beans
• Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)

How to Store and Reheat Chicken Quesadillas

Store your leftover chicken quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat the quesadillas on the stove for the best results, but you can also reheat them in the oven or in the microwave.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Delicious,” raves Marcella. “I added a can of chopped green chilies and used a whole envelope of taco seasoning instead of fajita. My family said the recipe was a keeper!”

“Lots of prep, but once that's done, the assembly is quick and easy,” according to MizP. “I made this as-is for the kids, and a spicier version (with jalapenos and spicy cheese) for the grown-ups.”

“This was delicious,” says Southern Cook. “Added sour cream, guacamole, and salsa as topping options.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams