Chicken Avocado Quesadillas

These Chicken Avocado Quesadillas are a quick and easy meal packed with flavor! Juicy, seasoned chicken, creamy avocado, and melty cheese come together in a crispy, golden tortilla.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Keyword: Chicken Avocado Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 390kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tsp olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ cup diced tomatoes
2 tbsp fajita or taco seasoning

For the Quesadillas:

4 medium flour tortillas
1 avocado, pitted and sliced
4 tsp low-fat sour cream
½ cup shredded low-fat mozzarella, Mexican blend, or cheddar cheese
Fresh lime juice and minced cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Chicken:

Heat a large, heavy-duty pan over high heat.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, then cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
Remove from the pan and let rest before dicing.

Prepare the Filling:

In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and fajita seasoning, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Dice the cooked chicken and return it to the pan, stirring until fully combined.

Assemble the Quesadillas:

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a clean pan over medium heat.
Place two tortillas in the pan and spread 1 teaspoon of sour cream on one side of each tortilla.
Top with shredded cheese, sliced avocado, chicken mixture, a squeeze of lime, and a sprinkle of minced cilantro.
Fold the tortillas in half to form a half-moon shape.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the tortillas are crispy and golden, and the cheese is melted.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas to make two more quesadillas.

Serve & Enjoy:

Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately with lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

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