Smashburger Quesadillas: The Best Indulgent Twist for Dinner
Smashburger Quesadillas combine the deliciousness of a classic burger with the convenience of a quesadilla, perfect for a comforting dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheese, taco seasoning, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of the chicken mixture over it, then top with another tortilla.
- Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add jalapeños to the filling.
- Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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