Kid-Friendly Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla

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A simple and delicious quesadilla packed with tender chicken and melted cheese, perfect for kids’ lunch or snack time. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs flour tortillas, cooked chicken breast, shredded cheddar cheese 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: 5 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Mexican cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter until foaming.
  2. Step 2: Place one large flour tortilla flat in the skillet, sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla, then layer 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken breast on top, and cover with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Step 3: Top with the second tortilla and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula and cook for another 3 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let rest for 1 minute before cutting into 4 wedges. Serve warm with 1/4 cup mild salsa for dipping if desired.

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