Chicken Verde Quesadillas: A Zesty, Cheesy Comfort Food Favorite
These Chicken Verde Quesadillas are loaded with juicy shredded chicken, tangy salsa verde, and gooey melted cheese, all crisped to perfection in golden tortillas. A zesty, comforting meal ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- Cooked Chicken (shredded): 2 cups
- Salsa Verde: 1 cup
- Monterey Jack Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup, shredded
- Flour Tortillas: 4 large (8-inch)
- Olive Oil or Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime Wedges: for serving
- Optional Toppings: Sour cream, avocado slices, extra salsa verde
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with salsa verde until evenly coated. Stir in chopped cilantro.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay out tortillas and sprinkle half of the cheese on one side. Add the chicken mixture, then top with remaining cheese. Fold in half.
- Cook to perfection: Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil or butter. Cook quesadillas 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve: Let rest for 2 minutes, then cut into wedges. Serve with lime wedges, sour cream, and avocado.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for an easy shortcut.
- Drain excess liquid from salsa verde to keep tortillas crisp.
- For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas instead of flour.
- Keep cooked quesadillas warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the batch.