Lunch
Crispy Chicken Quesadillas
Make these easy Crispy Chicken Quesadillas with mozzarella, cheddar, and colby jack cheese for the ultimate comfort food snack. You guys have been loving the Empty the Fridge series! This time, we're using leftover chicken and a trio of cheeses for a quick lunch that’s as satisfying as it is delicious. Toss those quesadillas in the skillet with a splash of olive oil, and listen for that crispy sizzle.
Lunch
Crispy Chicken Quesadillas
Make these easy Crispy Chicken Quesadillas with mozzarella, cheddar, and colby jack cheese for the ultimate comfort food snack. You guys have been loving the Empty the Fridge series! This time, we're using leftover chicken and a trio of cheeses for a quick lunch that’s as satisfying as it is delicious. Toss those quesadillas in the skillet with a splash of olive oil, and listen for that crispy sizzle.
The Recipe
Ingredients
- Crumbled mozzarella cheese
- Freshly grated cheddar cheese
- Colby jack cheese
- Cooked chicken
- Tortillas
- Olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Add crumbled mozzarella, freshly grated cheddar, and colby jack cheese to a bowl. Microwave for about 20 seconds to start melting the cheese.
- 2
Top the melted cheese with cooked chicken and cover with another tortilla.
- 3
Add some olive oil to a skillet. Optionally, include chicken juices if available.
- 4
Add shredded cheese directly to the hot skillet before placing the quesadilla on top.
- 5
Once one side of the quesadilla is browned, add more cheese to the skillet, flip the quesadilla, and brown the other side.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Use any combination of cheeses you prefer.
- ◈Microwaving the cheese helps it melt faster in the skillet.
- ◈Adding cheese to the skillet creates a crispy, cheesy crust on the quesadilla.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Add crumbled mozzarella, freshly grated cheddar, and colby jack cheese to a bowl. Microwave for about 20 seconds to start melting the cheese.
- 2
Top the melted cheese with cooked chicken and cover with another tortilla.
- 3
Add some olive oil to a skillet. Optionally, include chicken juices if available.
- 4
Add shredded cheese directly to the hot skillet before placing the quesadilla on top.
- 5
Once one side of the quesadilla is browned, add more cheese to the skillet, flip the quesadilla, and brown the other side.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Use any combination of cheeses you prefer.
- ◈Microwaving the cheese helps it melt faster in the skillet.
- ◈Adding cheese to the skillet creates a crispy, cheesy crust on the quesadilla.