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Crispy skillet chicken quesadillas stacked on a white plate with melted cheese

Skillet Chicken Quesadillas for Dinner

A smiling woman in a modern kitchen, wearing a brown apron, preparing a delicious dish with fresh ingredients.Sorrel Calver
One-skillet chicken quesadillas cooked and assembled in a single pan, designed for easy and satisfying weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 quesadillas
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Quesadillas

  • 2 cups shredded cheese Monterey Jack or cheddar
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet with olive oil until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  • Assemble quesadillas in the same skillet with cheese and chicken, folding tortillas over the filling.
  • Toast quesadillas on both sides until cheese is melted and tortillas are lightly golden, then slice and serve.

Notes

Cook over medium heat for even browning and easy skillet control.
Keyword Easy Chicken Dinner, One-Pan Dinner, Skillet Chicken Quesadillas, Weeknight Quesadillas