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Two jerk chicken quesadillas on a plate.
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Jerk Chicken Quesadillas

Flour tortillas are filled with juicy chicken, onions, bell peppers and LOTS of cheese to make for a delicious and filling meal!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword easy chicken dinner, jerk chicken quesadilla
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Assembling 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 663kcal
Author Saima Zaidi

Equipment

  • 1 wok
  • 1 frypan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1.1 lbs chicken breast boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 ½ tbsp jerk seasoning
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 2 cups bell peppers red and green, diced
  • 8 flour tortillas medium-sized
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
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Instructions

Preparation

  • Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. 
  • Mince the garlic. 
  • Dice the onions and peppers.
  • Grate the cheese if using a block. You can also use pre-shredded cheese.

Cooking and assembling

  • Heat the cooking oil in a small wok and add the chicken cubes. Tip in the garlic and jerk seasoning and stir. Cook the chicken on medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add the onions and peppers and stir fry for 1-2 minutes or until the vegetables soften slightly but still retain their crunch. The filling for the quesadillas is ready.
  • Place a tortilla on a hot frying pan and toast it for a few seconds.
  • Sprinkle a tablespoon of cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with 1-2 tablespoons of the filling. Sprinkle another tablespoon of cheese over the filling.
  • Fold over the tortilla and cook for a few seconds more if needed. The top of the tortilla should have turned golden brown and slightly crispy.
  • Repeat steps 3-5 for the remaining tortillas. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cut the chicken into small cubes for faster cooking. The bigger the pieces, the longer it will take to cook them through.
  • If you don't like plain toasted tortillas, swirl a few drops of cooking oil or butter in the frying pan before placing the tortillas in them.
  • Wait for the tortillas to brown slightly before adding the cheese and filling. They taste great when slightly crisped-up and buttery!
  • If you have any leftover quesadillas, wrap them in foil and keep in the fridge for up to one or two days. They are best reheated in a hot oven or an air fryer. Microwaving them will turn them soggy.
  • To make your own jerk seasoning, see the body of the post. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tortillas | Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3827IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 505mg | Iron: 4mg