One-Pan Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
with Smoky Red Pepper Crema
- Wheat
- Soy
- Milk
These quesadillas are big on flavor AND ready in just 15 minutes with the help of a few kitchen tricks. We start with chicken breast strips, which are sautéed with scallions and Southwest spices to make the zesty filling. It’s layered onto tortillas with pepper jack and Monterey Jack cheese, then pan-toasted to achieve perfectly golden, gooey results. Each quesadilla is paired with smoky red pepper crema for dipping. A good thing just got a whole lot better.
Ingredients
2 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Wheat, Soy)
10 ounce
Chopped Chicken Breast
2 tablespoon
Smoky Red Pepper Crema
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
Pepper Jack Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Monterey Jack Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Scallions
1 tablespoon
Southwest Spice Blend
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. • Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, scallion whites, and Southwest Spice. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through and scallions are slightly softened, 4-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. • Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside. Wash out pan.
• Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly sprinkle pepper jack onto one half of each tortilla. Top with chicken filling, then sprinkle with Monterey Jack. Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas. • Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for filling over medium heat. Add quesadillas and cook until tortillas are golden brown and cheese melts, 3-4 minutes. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to work in batches.
• Cut quesadillas into wedges and divide between plates. Sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve with smoky red pepper crema on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the tasty quesadillas, though some found them a bit bland; adding extra herbs or salsa boosted flavor 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, perfect for busy weeknights or when cooking with kids.
- Suggestions: Consider adding veggies like peppers or tomatoes; include more cheese and crema for better texture and taste.
- Portions: Some felt it wasn't quite filling enough as a main dish; try pairing with a side salad or beans.
