Chile Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

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

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5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time8 mins

Total Time18 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Chile Chicken Quesadilla

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 573kcal

Author: Mique Provost

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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