Chicken Quesadillas

Packed with loads of flavor, these easy to make Chicken Quesadillas are a tasty twist on a Mexican classic! Filled with tender sautéed chicken breast, lots of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and topped with creamy avocado, this is a deliciously satisfying combination of flavors!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 strips bacon
• 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
• 3 medium chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup mild cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
• 1 to 2 avocado (smashed)
• 2 limes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prep the oven.: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and get a baking sheet ready.
2. 2Cook the bacon.: Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Transfer it to a paper towel lined plate to drain some of the fat. Discard the bacon fat from the pan except about one teaspoon.
3. 3Cook the chicken.: Add the diced green onion to the skillet and cook it for about 2 minutes to soften them up, then transfer them to a bowl and set aside. Then add the chicken breast to the pan and cook it for about 5 to 7 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through. Season with the salt and black pepper to finish. Finally, transfer the chicken to a bowl or cutting board and shred it using a couple forks.
4. 4Assemble the quesadillas.: Lay a flour tortilla flat on a cutting board and layer it with chicken on half of the tortilla, following by some bacon, green onions and cheddar cheese. Fold in half and press down on it gently. Place this on the baking sheet and repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients. You should have enough ingredients for 4 quesadillas.
5. 5Bake the quesadillas.: Brush the top of the quesadillas with a little bit of melted butter, transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them halfway through, if necessary. With my oven they crisped up on the bottom as well so I didn’t need to flip them over, but all ovens are different.
6. 6Serve.: Carefully remove the quesadillas from the oven, cut in half, top them with some smashed avocado and squeeze some fresh limes over them.