Chicken quesadilla with monterey and cheddar cheese
Delight your taste buds with this easy Chicken Quesadilla recipe featuring a perfect blend of Monterey and Cheddar cheese, tender chicken breasts, and a hint of coriander. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!
- 29 Aug 2025
- Cook time 20 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 2 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make meal, chicken quesadillas with Monterey and Cheddar cheese are a fantastic choice. Combining the flavors of savory chicken, melted cheeses, and fresh coriander, this dish brings a delicious twist to a classic favorite. Perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying snack, these quesadillas are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of cooking oil or spray.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips or small cubes.
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese.
- Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface.
- Evenly distribute the cooked chicken pieces onto one half of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the mixed Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves over the cheese.
- Fold each tortilla in half to cover the filling.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with some cooking oil or spray.
- Place the folded quesadillas onto the skillet. Cook them in batches if necessary.
- Cook each quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese inside is melted.
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
- Serve with your choice of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or any other favorite toppings.
Tips:
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and texture.
- Season the chicken with your favorite spices before cooking for added flavor.
- Cook the quesadillas on medium heat to ensure the tortillas become crispy without burning.
- Allow the quesadillas to cool slightly before cutting to prevent the cheese from oozing out.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for added flavor.
Chicken quesadillas with Monterey and Cheddar cheese are a delicious and versatile meal option that's quick to prepare and sure to satisfy. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. Try this recipe today for a quick and tasty meal that's bound to become a favorite.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 320 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 780kcal | 39% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 60g | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 44g | 12% |
| Fiber 6g | 15% |
| Sugar 1.28g | 1% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 44g | 49% |
| Saturated 22g | 76% |
| Cholesterol 190mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 300ug | 34% |
| Choline 130mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 0.22mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 0.74mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 13mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B6 1.24mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B9 36ug | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 1.32ug | 55% |
| Vitamin C 0.14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E 1.50mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K 4.32ug | 4% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 900mg | 69% |
| Copper, Cu 0.22mg | 25% |
| Iron, Fe 2.07mg | 19% |
| Magnesium, Mg 130mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus, P 1050mg | 84% |
| Potassium, K 660mg | 19% |
| Selenium, Se 54ug | 103% |
| Sodium, Na 800mg | 54% |
| Zinc, Zn 6mg | 53% |
| Water | |
| Water 170g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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