Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Mr. B

This chicken quesadilla recipe is easy to make and requires little preparation. Quesadillas make great hand food too (eat with your hands, no utensils)! As an added bonus, they are also generally accepted by almost any kid, so that’s a plus if you have finicky eaters like me (my children love them)!

Meal prep for the quesadillas

This recipe is great for lunch, quick and simple dinners or as a no fuss party meal.

Flour tortilla with cheese, bell peppers and onions

The chicken filling for the tortilla

Serve the quesadillas with a side of fruit or with salsa or sour cream for dipping.

Chicken quesadillas served with salsa

We enjoy quesadillas in my house and I am certain your family will love this easy quesadilla recipe too! Looking for more easy lunch recipes? Try these:

Homemade Pizza Rolls

BLT Sandwich Wraps Recipe

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Nachos

WATCH ME MAKE CHICKEN QUESADILLAS! For more video recipes, subscribe to my YouTube channel: Mr. B Cooks.

Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe: How To Make Chicken Quesadillas

Easy Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 Chicken Breasts Chopped
• 2 Green Bell Peppers Sliced
• ½ Red Onion Sliced
• 1 Package Taco Seasonings
• 4 TBSP Olive Oil
• 2 TBSP Chicken Stock
• 10 Flour Tortillas
• 8 OZ Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

Method

 

1. Combine Chicken, Oil and Taco Seasoning in bowl and mix.
2. Cook seasoned Chicken in skillet 10 minutes over medium heat
3. Add Stock
4. Add Onions and Peppers
5. Cook 8 to 10 minutes
6. Place Tortilla Shell on Skillet medium heat
7. Top with Shredded Cheese
8. Top with filling
9. Top with Shredded Cheese
10. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side
11. Cut into Quarters and serve with salsa or pico de gallo and sour cream