Description
These Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick dinner. Loaded with shredded chicken, creamy avocado, and gooey cheese, these quesadillas are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced or mashed)
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for cooking)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix Chicken: In a bowl, mix the chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay out the tortillas and evenly distribute cheese over half of each tortilla. Add chicken and avocado slices on top of the cheese, then fold each tortilla in half to form a half-moon shape.
- Cook Quesadillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil or melt butter. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Add jalapeños or red onion for extra flavor.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute black beans or sautéed mushrooms for chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
