Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

Golden, crispy tortillas filled with juicy chicken, sautéed peppers, and plenty of Borden® Shredded Cheese. Quick to make and always a hit for dinner, snacks, or game day.

Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas

Golden, crispy tortillas filled with juicy chicken, sautéed peppers, and plenty of Borden® Shredded Cheese. Quick to make and always a hit for dinner, snacks, or game day.

Servings
4
Prep Time
10 MIN
Cook Time
20 MIN
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie or leftovers work great)
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups Borden® Finely Shredded Four Cheese Mexican Shreds
Salsa, for topping
Sour cream, for topping
Borden® Shredded Mozzarella or crumbled queso fresco, for garnish
Steps
1
SAUTÉ peppers, onion, and jalapeño in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until softened, 5–6 minutes. Remove from skillet.
2
SEASON chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Warm in the skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil for 2–3 minutes, stirring to coat. Transfer to a plate.
3
ASSEMBLE quesadillas: Place a tortilla in a clean skillet with a light drizzle of oil. Sprinkle with Borden® Shredded Cheese, add chicken and veggies, then top with another layer of cheese. Fold tortilla in half.
4
COOK until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2–3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
5
SLICE into wedges. Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, and a sprinkle of your favorite cheese.