Description
Mini Chicken Quesadillas are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and gooey cheese nestled in perfectly golden tortillas. These mini delights are not only quick to whip up but also highly customizable, making them ideal for game nights, family dinners, or a cozy snack. Serve them warm with your favorite dips for an irresistible flavor experience that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 6 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 small onion, diced
- Spices: cumin and paprika
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- Add diced bell peppers and onions; cook until tender (3-4 minutes).
- In a separate skillet, layer a tortilla with cheese, the chicken-veggie mixture, and another layer of cheese. Top with another tortilla.
- Cook each side until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side). Flip carefully.
- Remove from heat; let rest before cutting into wedges. Serve warm with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg