Many people I know are in full-fledged Spring cleaning! Basements are being cleaned up and cleared out and projects around the house are getting completed while we all wait (impatiently!) for Spring to arrive so we can get out in our yards and on our decks (refill, please!)
This weekend we spent a good portion cleaning our basement and storage room, and today I’m feeling a sense of satisfaction over our accomplishments. I’m also patting myself on the back for not leaning on fast-food or pizza delivery this weekend when I didn’t have a lot of time in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and a trusty kitchen appliance (I’ve shared that an appliance closet is on my list for our next house, right?) I made a delicious meal that everyone devoured.
I present to you: Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas!
- 230 g Cream cheese, softened
- 500 ml Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 150 g Cooked Chicken Breast Strips
- 125 ml Diced tomato
- 125 ml Diced red pepper
- 75 ml Chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Package tortillas 30 ml
- Vegetable oil
- Combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, tomato, red pepper and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Spread filling evenly over 4 tortillas, top with chicken and then top with remaining tortillas.
- Brush with oil and cook quesadillas in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, turning once until browned on both sides and filling is hot. Alternatively, use a handy kitchen appliance like a panini maker (which is what I did, no oil needed this way!)
- Cut into wedges and serve with a side of salsa or guacamole, if desired.
The recipe was super simple to make (I opted to not combine the chicken with the mixture so that we could store the mixture for leftovers and add the chicken as needed) and our family plus my son’s buddy devoured these! The cream cheese was an interesting twist from the usual shredded cheese, but trust me – it makes it all the more creamy and delicious! Give it a try and let me know when you do!
I love Mexican food! These look delicious…great tips on separating for added freshness!
Yum! Love Quesadillas! These look delicious!
That looks so amazing and easy! I am going to make this tonight for supper.
I love quesadillas, and they are quick and easy to make and so, so delicious.
Love Mexican food but I don’t eat chicken so I would replace it with some big juicy mushrooms
this recipe sounds delicious and simple to make which is great for us busy moms!
this is one of my familys fave. things for supper! the kids love them as well, I will have to try this recipe, thanks!
looks and sounds yummy
My family loves Quesadillas, very easy and delicious meal
These look really good! I think I’m going to suggest this to my husband as dinner for tonight!
wow!!!! those look yummy!! thanks for the awesome recipe 🙂
Um YUMM!!!
I love anything with cheese! These sound extremely delicious.
Delicious, I’d skip the cream cheese due to lactose issues but now I’m craving Mexican!
Chicken quesadillas are my fav meal ever! They are so quick and easy to assemble!
That looks so good and easy to make too.
Quick and easy midweek meal -great option
These look really good and hubby would love them. I am always looking for something new and this could be it.
Bet some sliced black olives would be a nice addition to this recipe.
These look seriously yummy. If you like cilantro with your quesadilla, try adding a bit of sweet Thai chilli sauce to the mixture as well. It adds a bit of heat with a bit of sweetness and goes really well with curries and Mexican food.
Yummy!
Looks so yummy and easy to make…love me some Mexican food
Yum! Looks like a great dinner 🙂
This recipe for Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas looks delicious.
Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!
Mmmm…these sound awesome! I never thought of using cream cheese. GREAT idea!
These look delicious i so want one right now
This looks like comfort food to me.
Great week day recipe. Thanks.
healthy and yummy! thanks!
These look so good! Thanks for the idea for a quick and easy meal!
thank you for the recipe! it looks simple enough to make
My kids love quesadillas! These sound yummy!
Wow those look awesome! Can’t wait to try them out!
I love it, because I’m latinoamerican!!!!
yum – looks delish!
sounds delish a must try in our house love new recipes to try thanks for sharing 🙂
this looks awesome cant wait to try this
My boyfriend loves quesadillas and we have all the ingredients at home, and they look so easy to make.
They look and sound delicious!! Thank you. We were gonna have fajitas tomorrow night, just may make these instead!!
This looks so easy & quick to make & I’m sure it is delicious as well
Wonderful recipe! Best part is.. the fussy one will eat it too!
Yummy I love quesadillas!!!
I love all the inspiration I get from reading blogs. I have chicken in the fridge and I looked at it this morning and was wondering what to do with it for supper tonight that would be simple yet really tasty. I also have pretty much all the ingredients as well except cream cheese which I’ll pick up while I’m out today. Plus it’s an excuse for me to pull out my Griddler which is so easy for clean up. Thank you!
I love quesadillas. These look delicious.
You always have easy yummy recipes. This one sounds great!
This looks quick, easy and delicious! Look forward to trying this recipe.
delicious!
I would love to try these with the cream cheese, sounds like an interesting combo.
I think my kids would actually eat this, so will be giving it a try! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Although I seldom eat Mexican style food, I think I will give this a try
Great recipe!
I love quesadillas, thanks for the recipe!
Ohhh these would be perfect in my son’s school lunch!