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Chicken Avocado Quesadillas
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
450
Delicious and cheesy quesadillas filled with shredded chicken and ripe avocados, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Main
2
cups
cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1.5
cups
ripe avocados, sliced or mashed
2
cups
shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
8
pieces
flour tortillas (8-inch)
3
tablespoons
olive oil or butter
optional
diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, cilantro, lime juice
(for garnish and flavor)
optional
sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce
(for serving)
to taste
salt and pepper
Instructions
Combine cooked chicken with avocado, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Lay a tortilla flat, sprinkle cheese over half, add chicken-avocado mixture, then more cheese, and fold.
Heat a skillet with olive oil or butter over medium heat.
Cook folded quesadilla until golden and cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, then cut into wedges and serve warm with toppings.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and customize toppings as desired.
Calories:
450
kcal
Cost:
$12
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
Avocado, Chicken, Quesadilla