Kid-Friendly Mini Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

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Soft flour tortillas filled with melted cheese and tender shredded chicken make these mini quesadillas perfect for little hands and picky eaters. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs cooked chicken breast, shredded, shredded cheddar cheese, flour tortillas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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 3 Mexican cuisine 320 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 with 1/4 tsp ground cumin and 1/4 tsp paprika, mixing evenly.
  2. Step 2: Lay 3 small flour tortillas flat. Evenly spread the chicken mixture over each tortilla, then sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top of each.
  3. Step 3: Cover each with another tortilla to form three quesadillas.
  4. Step 4: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tbsp butter and place one quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and cheese begins to melt.
  5. Step 5: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side for 3 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
  6. Step 6: Remove from skillet and repeat with the remaining butter and quesadillas.
  7. Step 7: Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve warm with 1/2 cup mild salsa for dipping.

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