Party Style Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken quesadillas cut into small wedges and designed for parties, entertaining, and easy sharing on platters.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Serving Platter
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Quesadillas
- 3 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Season the sliced chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until fully cooked and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet if needed and return it to medium heat. Lightly butter or oil one side of a tortilla and place it in the skillet.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over half of the tortilla, then add a thin, even layer of cooked chicken over the cheese.
- Sprinkle a second light layer of cheese over the chicken, fold the tortilla, and press gently with a spatula.
- Cook until lightly golden on the bottom, flip, and cook the other side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly golden.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice each quesadilla into small wedges and arrange on a serving platter. Serve warm.
Notes
For party serving, keep fillings thin so wedges hold together. Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven for best texture.