Chicken Quesadillas

5 from 7 votes

Chicken Quesadillas are easy to make, with juicy chicken, crisp-tender veggies, flour tortillas, and plenty of melted cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: easy dinner ideas, easy mexican dishes, how to make chicken quesadillas

Servings: servings

Calories: 400kcal

In a large bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss and coat the chicken thighs in the seasoning.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is heated and shimmering, add the chicken thighs, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.
Remove the chicken from the pan, tent with foil, and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium, and add the onion and bell pepper to the pan. Stirring occasionally, cook until softened but crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the corn to the pan, and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
Set the vegetable mixture aside, and carefully wipe the excess oil from the skillet. Turn the heat down to medium-low.
Slice the chicken thighs and prepare to assemble the quesadillas:
On half of one tortilla sprinkle an even layer of cheese, using about ¼ cup. Top with chicken and vegetables, followed by another ¼ cup of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
Place the quesadilla in the pan (dry, with no oil added). Cook on one side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla is golden-brown on the bottom.
Flip, and cook the quesadilla for another 2 minutes, or until the tortilla is golden-brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the prepared quesadillas in half and serve immediately with desired toppings.