Mexican
Leftover Chicken Quesadilla
Tortillas, shredded leftover chicken, and cheese crisped in a dry skillet. Ten-minute leftover chicken recipe — the search that shows up after roast chicken night.
20 minsEasy2 servings540 kcal
Jump to recipe
Leftover Chicken Quesadilla
Tortillas, shredded leftover chicken, and cheese crisped in a dry skillet. Ten-minute leftover chicken recipe — the search that shows up after roast chicken night.
FromYourFridge.com
Total Time: 20 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 540 kcal
shopping_basketIngredients
- Flour tortillas4 (8-inch)
- Leftover cooked chicken2 cups, shredded
- Shredded Mexican blend or cheddar1 1/2 cups
- Salsa or leftover taco sauce1/4 cup, optional
- Oil or butter1 teaspoon, only if the pan sticks
- Saltpinch
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
540
Protein
36g
Fat
26g
Carbs
38g
restaurantInstructions
1
Season the chicken
Toss shredded leftover chicken with a pinch of salt and a spoon of salsa if you have it. Cold chicken straight from the fridge tastes flat until you season it.
2
Fill
Lay a tortilla in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle a handful of cheese, then chicken, then more cheese (cheese on both sides glues it). Top with the second tortilla.
3
Crisp the first side
Cook 2–3 minutes until the bottom is spotted brown. Press with a spatula. Peek — if it is pale, give it another minute.
4
Flip
Flip in one motion (or slide onto a plate and invert). Cook 2 minutes more until the cheese is fully melted and the second side is crisp.
5
Cut and repeat
Rest 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Sour cream or hot sauce from the fridge door.
timer
Cooking Mode
Keep your screen awake with step-by-step guidance.
menu_bookHelpful guides
What can I make?
arrow_forwardWhat to Make With Leftover Chicken
Got leftover chicken? Turn it into fried rice, quesadillas, chicken salad, or soup — plus how to store and safely reheat it so it stays juicy.
Food storage
arrow_forwardCan You Freeze Cooked Chicken?
Yes — cooked chicken freezes well for up to 4 months. Cool it fast, pack it airtight, and thaw it in the fridge for the safest results.
Food storage
arrow_forwardHow Long Does Cooked Chicken Last in the Fridge?
Cooked chicken keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge when stored properly. Here's how to store it, how to tell if it's gone bad, and when to freeze instead.
You might also like...
More inspirations from your digital sous-chef.
