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Easy Apple Chicken Quesadilla Recipe with Cheddar

Easy Apple Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Golden flour tortillas hold a warm filling of cooked chicken, thinly sliced apple, and sharp cheddar cheese. Serve these quick quesadillas with salsa, sour cream, or apple chutney.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 tortillas Medium flour tortillas, 8 inches each
  • 1 cup Cooked chicken, shredded or finely chopped
  • 1 apple Medium crisp apple, cored and thinly sliced or finely chopped
  • 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or neutral cooking oil, divided
Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
Optional Additions
  • 2 tablespoons Finely chopped red onion or green onion
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Shred or finely chop 1 cup of fully cooked chicken. If using leftovers, warm the chicken slightly so it is not cold when the quesadillas are assembled.
  2. Core and thinly slice or finely chop the apple. Toss the chicken and apple together with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Place two tortillas on a work surface. Divide the chicken-apple mixture between them, spreading it over one half of each tortilla while leaving a small border.
  4. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar over the filling on each tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half to cover the filling.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon butter or oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Cook the quesadillas for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning when the underside is golden and the cheese is beginning to melt; add the remaining butter or oil as needed.
  6. Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them rest for 1 minute. Cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or apple chutney.

Notes

Choose a firm, slightly tart apple such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady. Pat especially juicy apple slices dry before assembling, and cook over medium-low heat so the cheese melts before the tortilla becomes too dark.