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A close-up shot of a crispy, golden-brown Italian chicken quesadilla being cooked in a skillet. You can see the melted mozzarella cheese oozing from the sides.

Italian Chicken Quesadillas (The Ultimate Crispy & Cheesy Recipe)

Discover the best Italian Chicken Quesadillas recipe! This quick and easy meal combines tender chicken, melted mozzarella, and zesty marinara in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or easy appetizer in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked and shredded or diced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 large flour tortillas 8-inch size
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish
  • 1 cup marinara sauce warmed, for dipping

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Cutting Board

Instructions
 

  1. If using uncooked chicken, dice and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  2. Place a tortilla in the warm skillet. On one half, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, top with the cooked chicken, and add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
  3. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the tortilla is golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
  4. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Let them rest for a minute, then cut into wedges. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Tip 1: Shred your own mozzarella cheese for the best melting results.
Tip 2: Don't use a heat that is too high, as the tortilla will burn before the cheese has a chance to melt.
Tip 3: For extra flavor, spread a thin layer of pesto on the tortilla before adding the cheese.
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