Leftover Fried Chicken Quesadillas

JR

Cuisine: Mexican
Categories: Quick & Easy & Dinner

Transform your leftover fried chicken into delicious quesadillas loaded with cheese and veggies, perfect for a quick meal.

Leftover Fried Chicken Quesadillas

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Serving Size: Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups shredded leftover fried chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Salsa for serving

Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced bell peppers and onions; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with taco seasoning.
  4. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, add a layer of chicken mixture, sautéed veggies, and then more cheese.
  5. Fold the tortilla over and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
  7. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.