Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla | Mexican Style Chicken Quesadillas | Spicy Chicken Wrap | Dinner Recipes

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded rotisserie chicken

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is a quick and affordable alternative.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add sliced onions and bell peppers, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cooked chicken, jalapeños, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, place a tortilla and sprinkle half with cheddar and monterey jack cheese.

Add a portion of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese.

Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.

Cook until the bottom is golden and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.

Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden, about 3-4 minutes more.

Remove from skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.

Serve with sour cream, guacamole, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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