{"id":"89ec5d82-18fb-46c8-9efd-d68aaef9c1e6","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/89ec5d82-18fb-46c8-9efd-d68aaef9c1e6","source_url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a36874977/chicken-quesadillas/","title":"Best Chicken Quesadilla Recipe","description":"Quesadillas are a fast, easy way to make a delicious snack or dinner. This recipe uses a simple sauce to keep everything from falling out.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT25M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT25M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp olive oil, divided","item":"plus 1 tsp olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"4 tsp. all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":4,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 c. chicken stock","item":"chicken stock","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 red bell pepper, chopped","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"4 oz. sliced mushrooms","item":"sliced mushrooms","quantity":4,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"6 oz. shredded cooked chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 cups)","item":"shredded cooked chicken breasts","quantity":6,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 1 1/4 cups"},{"text":"6 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)","item":"shredded sharp Cheddar cheese","quantity":6,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 1 1/2 cups"},{"text":"4 large flour tortillas","item":"large flour tortillas","quantity":4},{"text":"Salsa, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced avocado, for garnish","item":"Salsa, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced avocado, for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and chili powder. Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in stock. Add bell pepper, mushrooms, and chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread half of vegetable mixture on a tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Top with a second tortilla. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil, tortillas, and vegetable mixture."},{"number":3,"text":"Slice into wedges and serve topped with desired garnishes."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T18:55:27.675183+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T18:55:27.675183+00:00"}