Chicken and Vegetable Quesadillas Recipe
The seasoning used on the chicken and vegetables in this recipe is so full of flavor that it takes these quesadillas over the top!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 492kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper dice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 12 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite sized pieces and add to bowl of seasoning.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers to bowl.
- Toss to combine and coat chicken and ingredients in seasoning.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high heat and pour in olive oil.
- Saute chicken and vegetable mixture for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are soft.
- Place equal amounts of the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture on half of the tortillas, sprinkle on some cheese and place another tortilla on top.
- Cook quesadillas on a nonstick skillet on medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown.
- Cut into slices and top with sour cream.
Notes
- Feel free to change up the veggies to your families favorites!
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1804IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 3mg