Chicken and Corn Salsa Quesadillas Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chicken and Corn Salsa Quesadillas are a delicious and easy chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with sweet corn and zesty salsa, all melted between crispy tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun appetizer for gatherings.

This recipe is straightforward and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Serve with sour cream or guacamole for added flavor.

Quick and Tasty Quesadillas

These quesadillas feature a filling of seasoned chicken, corn, and salsa, all melted together in a tortilla for a satisfying meal. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
4 large flour tortillas
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream and guacamole for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, salsa, and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Quesadillas: Lay out two tortillas and evenly distribute the chicken and corn filling on each. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and cover with the other tortillas.
Cook the Quesadillas: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the second quesadilla, adding more oil if necessary.
Slice and Serve: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and guacamole on the side.