Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas
Quick and easy rotisserie chicken quesadillas, perfect for a weeknight meal. Uses pre-cooked chicken and your favorite shredded cheese for a delicious and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups)
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (or a mix)
- 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, divided
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or cumin, mixed with chicken
- Optional for serving: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken meat and discard skin and bones. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken with cheese and optional chili powder/cumin. Mix well.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle about 1/2 cup of the chicken and cheese mixture evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook for 2-4 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. You may need to press down gently with a spatula.
- Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into wedges.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, adding more oil or butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shredded chicken with a little lime juice and spices before mixing with cheese.
- If you don’t have rotisserie chicken, you can use leftover cooked chicken or quickly cook some chicken breasts.
- Adjust the amount of filling to your preference, but don’t overstuff the tortillas, or they will be difficult to fold and cook evenly.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors, such as pepper jack or a Mexican blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 (will vary based on cheese and oil used)
- Sugar: Approximately 3-5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800-1000mg (will vary based on rotisserie chicken and cheese)
- Fat: Approximately 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Trans Fat: Less than 1g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-40g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-4g
- Protein: Approximately 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80-100mg
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