Description
These mini chicken quesadillas are the perfect bite-sized appetizers or snacks, filled with seasoned shredded chicken and gooey melted cheese. They’re easy to prepare and great for parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- Salsa, sour cream, or guacamole (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay out the tortillas and sprinkle an even layer of cheddar and mozzarella cheese on half of each tortilla. Add a layer of seasoned chicken on top of the cheese. Optionally, sprinkle cilantro for added flavor.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Fold the tortillas in half and gently press them down. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the folded quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Cut each mini quesadilla into triangles and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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