Easy Recipes Cilantro Lime Chicken Quesadillas
These Cilantro Lime Chicken Quesadillas combine juicy seasoned chicken, fresh cilantro, and tangy lime in a warm tortilla, making dinner a breeze.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss diced chicken with lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt.
- Lay out the tortillas and sprinkle half of the cheese evenly on one side of each.
- Top with the seasoned chicken and fresh cilantro.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken, then fold the tortillas in half.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
- Cook each quesadilla until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove, slice into wedges, and serve warm.