bacon chicken cheese quesadillas Recipe

Name: bacon chicken cheese quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 10-inch flour tortillas; 2 tbsp butter or oil; 1 cup diced chicken; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; 1/2 medium tomato, chopped; 2 tsp diced onions; 2 tsp diced canned jalapeno; 1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 tsp chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 sour cream; 1 guacamole; 1 salsa

Servings: persons

2 10-inch flour tortillas
2 tbsp butter or oil
1 cup diced chicken
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 medium tomato, chopped
2 tsp diced onions
2 tsp diced canned jalapeno
1 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 tsp chopped cilantro
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 sour cream
1 guacamole
1 salsa

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this is obviously for one quesadilla, increase ingredients as needed and to your liking, you get the idea
2
cut up and season chicken
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heat large frying pan over medium heat.
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spread half the butter on one side of each tortilla
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put one tortilla butter side down in pan.
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then put cheese and chicken in center of tortilla leaving about an inch all the way around.
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sprinkle the tomato, onion and jalapeno over chicken and cheese
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sprinkle bacon and cilantro
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top with other tortilla, butter side up
10
when bottom tortilla browns (45-90 seconds), flip quesadilla over.
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that part can be tricky.
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I aid spatula with tongs and do it fast!
13
grill other side for the same amount of time.
14
remove from pan and cut up into slices
15
cover to keep warm while preparing additional quesadillas.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 10-inch flour tortillas, 2 tbsp butter or oil, 1 cup diced chicken, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, bacon chicken cheese quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

bacon chicken cheese quesadillas

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