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Chicken Salad Quesadillas

Chicken Salad Quesadillas are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that combines creamy chicken salad, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack, this recipe takes about 25–30 minutes to prepare and cook. It serves 4 and can be customized with ingredients like avocado or fresh greens. These quesadillas are best enjoyed hot, paired with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Keyword: Chicken Salad Quesadillas
Servings: 4
Calories: 590kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken Salad:

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled chicken works great)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime

For the Quesadillas:

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a cheese blend
  • Butter or oil for cooking

Optional Add-ins:

  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh spinach or arugula
  • Diced tomatoes

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Salad

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard (if using), diced celery, red onion, and garlic powder.
  • Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Assemble the Quesadillas

  • Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  • Spread a generous layer of chicken salad over half of the tortilla.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken salad. (The cheese acts as a binder to keep the quesadilla together.)
  • Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling. Repeat with the remaining tortillas

Cook the Quesadillas

  • Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
  • Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, until the tortilla is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
  • Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with:
  • Salsa
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Hot sauce

Notes

Enjoy your delicious and crispy chicken salad quesadillas!