Chicken Avocado Quesadillas
Cheesy, golden quesadillas filled with seasoned chicken, creamy avocado, and melty cheese — a quick, satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for cooking)
- Salsa, sour cream, or guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken with chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with olive oil or butter.
- Place a tortilla on the skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, then layer chicken, avocado, onion, and cilantro. Top with more cheese.
- Fold tortilla in half and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Use mashed avocado for creaminess or slices for texture.
- Add jalapeños for heat or bell peppers for crunch.
- Works with whole wheat or corn tortillas too.
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