Stovetop Chicken Quesadillas with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Golden, cheesy quesadillas filled with seasoned chicken and melted cheese, paired with a smoky roasted red pepper dipping sauce. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb diced chicken breasts, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a blender, combine 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 minced garlic clove; blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Wipe skillet clean and reduce heat to medium. Place 1 large flour tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over half the tortilla, add 1/4 of the cooked chicken on top, then fold the tortilla over.
4. Step 4: Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden and cheese is melted, then repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
5. Step 5: Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with the roasted red pepper sauce for dipping.