Chicken Quesadillas

Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas that are a crowd favorite. They are not only filled with cheese and chicken, but a delicious homemade sauce that makes these hand-held goodies irresistible!

Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

I feel like these chicken and cheese quesadillas could possibly solve all of the world’s problems. It definitely solves all of my problems on a rough day. There is just something so comforting about a hot cheesy filled tortilla. Add in some chicken and you’ve got a full rounded meal for lunch, dinner, or a midnight snack! Sometimes we even make these as little appetizers for dinner parties or game day watching! Cut them into little bit sized triangles and they will be devoured in minutes!

There is something you need to know- these aren’t just any chicken quesadillas. These quesadillas have a secret magic yummy sauce in the middle that take these to another level. Who knew that a little mayo, taco seasoning, and hot sauce could be the winning combo for a quesadilla sauce. YUM!

How to make Chicken Quesadillas

I just love how easy these are to make. Perfect for when you can’t decide what to have for dinner that day. I told you these quesadillas are your answer to anything!

You’ll need about 2 cups of shredded seasoned chicken for this recipe. We love to use homemade tortillas (once you go homemade you never go back) for our quesadillas but any tortillas you have will be great. Whisk together the taco seasoning, mayo, hot sauce, and garlic salt in a bowl. Spread the mixture onto one side of a tortilla. Add your desired amount of shredded chicken and cheese to the tortilla. Add a layer of the sauce onto another tortilla and place that on top.

Cook your quesadilla in the microwave first for about 20 seconds. This will help the cheese get extra melty. Then place the quesadilla in a pan on the stove until it gets brown and crispy.

Easy Chicken Quesadilla recipe

If this post hasn’t already convinced you to try this simple chicken quesadilla today, then make it ASAP! The sauce is my favorite part because all the spices mixed together made it so addicting!! And we are sure to make extra sauce to use for dipping too. We also love that this can be made for a main dish or as a side or even an appetizer!! ;D

Let us know how you love it in the comments.

For even more similar recipes, check out:

• Black Bean & Corn Quesadillas 
• Homemade Tortillas
• Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos

And for some great dips for these quesadillas, check out:

• Homemade Salsa
• Sweet Salsa Verde
• Queso Blanco
• Mango Salsa

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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas that are a crowd favorite. They are not only filled with cheese and chicken, but a delicious homemade sauce that makes these hand-held goodies irresistible!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Servings 3

Calories 1094 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonaise
• 1/2 tsp taco seasoning
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 6 tortillas
• 2 cups mexican cheese
• 2 cups shredded chicken seasoned

Instructions

1. Whisk together mayo, taco seasoning, garlic salt, and hot sauce. NOTE: You can use whatever hot sauce you prefer. We love to keep around the mild sauce from taco bell, so I always use that plus my husbands favorite, Valentino.
   

2. Spread mixture on one side of tortilla. Sprinkle desired amount of shredded chicken on top, then cheese. Add sauce to a second tortilla and place on top.

3. Heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds, then put on the stove, until nice a crisp. If you have sauce left over, use for dipping!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1094 Calories from Fat 783

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 87g 134%

Saturated Fat 24g 120%

Cholesterol 174mg 58%

Sodium 1944mg 81%

Potassium 387mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 32g 11%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 4g

Protein 43g 86%

Vitamin A 11.4%

Vitamin C 2.8%

Calcium 57.3%

Iron 16.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.