For an easy dinner, try this Green Chile Chicken Quesadilla recipe.
You know how some times you just don’t have it in you to make a huge meal for dinner? This quesadilla recipe is perfect for those nights. When you don’t want the kids to eat cereal, but you need something quick and easy.
I can never resist tortillas and cheese. But this recipe elevates the typical chicken quesadilla recipe with a little bit of a kick.
Chile Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Chile Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
For an easy dinner, try this Chile Chicken Quesadilla recipe. Your family will love it and it doesn't take long to whip up.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 573kcal
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas for burritos
- 2 c finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 c cooked chicken shredded or finely chopped
- 4 oz chopped green chiles
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 c salsa
Instructions
- Top one half of each tortilla with cheese, chicken and green chiles.
- Fold other half of each tortilla over filling; press down with back of pancake turner.
- Lightly brush melted butter on both sides of each filled tortilla.
- Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook 2 filled tortillas at a time 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and hot.
- Cut into wedges.
- Serve with salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1475mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 925IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 471mg | Iron: 3.8mg
My husband loves food with spice and adding green chiles to the mix makes this one spicier than normal quesadillas.
And doesn’t everything taste better cooked in butter? I’m going to say YES. 
Food photography and styling courtesy of My Name is Snickerdoodle.
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Oh my gosh this looks so good! I am over here drooling over this dish right now. I am all over this. I can’t even stop starring !!
Wow! This Chile Chicken Quesadilla looks so appetizing. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
These look way good! I’ll have to try them with my husband :)