Kid-Friendly Mini Chicken Quesadillas with Cheddar

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Soft flour tortillas filled with melted cheddar and tender chicken, perfect for a quick and tasty kid-approved meal. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 25 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 320 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast with 1 tsp mild taco seasoning, mixing until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil to coat the surface.
  3. Step 3: Place 1 flour tortilla flat in the skillet, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over it, then spread 1/4 cup of the seasoned shredded chicken on top.
  4. Step 4: Cover with another tortilla and cook for 3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and cheese starts to melt.
  5. Step 5: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook an additional 3 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
  6. Step 6: Remove from skillet, brush both sides with 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter while warm, then let rest for 1 minute before slicing into 4 wedges.
  7. Step 7: Repeat steps 3-6 for the remaining tortillas and fillings.

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