Kid-Friendly Cheesy Chicken and Vegetable Quesadilla

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A quick and simple quesadilla loaded with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and melted cheese perfect for kids. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs cooked chicken breast, red bell pepper, corn kernels for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mexican cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Mix gently to combine.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place one 10-inch flour tortilla flat in the skillet and spread half the chicken mixture evenly over the tortilla.
  3. Step 3: Top with the second tortilla and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute before slicing into 4 wedges. Serve warm for a kid-friendly meal.

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