Best-Spiced Chicken Quesadillas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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Crispy, golden quesadillas filled with smoky chicken and melted cheese, infused with chipotle heat. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, corn tortillas, sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Tex-Mex cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.8 lbs boneless chicken breast
8 pcs corn tortillas
1 cup, grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tbsp chipotle in adobo
1 tsp coarse salt
1/2 cup diced onion
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, 1 tsp coarse salt, and 1.8 lbs boneless chicken breast. Cook for 8-10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and edges are crispy.
Step 2: Preheat a griddle to medium heat. Place 8 corn tortillas on the griddle. Top each with 1/4 cup shredded cheese and 1/8 cup chicken mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and tortillas are golden.
Step 3: Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Stack quesadillas with parchment paper and press gently to compress. Cut into wedges and serve with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.