How long does Chicken Quesadilla take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Quesadilla serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Quesadilla spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Quesadilla?

2 Chicken Breast Fillet, ¾ cup Green Capsicum, 1 cup Grated Cheese, 1½ cup Maida, 1 cup Onion, 2 tbsp Butter, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Quesadilla?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Quesadilla?

About 621 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Quesadilla

Name: Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1½ cup Maida; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Baking Powder; 2 tbsp Butter; ¾ cup Water, Hot; 2 Chicken Breast Fillet; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Paprika Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Dried Oregano; ¼ tsp Garlic Powder; ¼ tsp Onion Powder; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ¾ cup Green Capsicum, Thinly Sliced; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 cup Grated Cheese; 1 tbsp Oil

50 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 25 min · Cook 25 min

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11 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Chicken quesadilla: homemade tortillas filled with chicken breast, onion, capsicum and cheese, pan-fried crisp. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 50 min, video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

19 items

4 people

Maida1½ cup
Salt1¼ tsp
Baking Powder1 tsp
Butter2 tbsp
Water, Hot¾ cup
Chicken Breast Fillet2
Lemon Juice2 tbsp
Oil4 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Paprika Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Dried Oregano½ tsp
Garlic Powder¼ tsp
Onion Powder¼ tsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Capsicum, Thinly Sliced¾ cup
Grated Cheese1 cup

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	621kcal	2484kcal
Protein	30g	122g
Carbohydrate	48g	192g
Fat	33g	134g
Fibre	2.9g	12g
Sugar	2.4g	9.6g

Cookd masalas for chicken breast fillet

Method

1
To make the tortilla, combine the flour, salt and baking powder together. Add the butter and mix it into the flour.
MaidaSaltBaking PowderButter
2
Add the warm water a little at a time. Knead it for approximately 5-10 minutes or until you get a smooth dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
Water
3
Cut the chicken into half to make two thinner pieces. Add lemon juice and olive oil to them.
Chicken Breast FilletLemon JuiceOil
4
Combine all the ingredients for the spice mix together. Add the spice mix and coat the chicken completely.
Red Chilli PowderPaprika PowderSaltBlack Pepper PowderCumin PowderDried OreganoGarlic PowderOnion Powder
5
Add oil to a pan and cook the chicken over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until completely cooked.
Oil
6
Remove the chicken from the pan and add onion, garlic and capsicum. Season with salt and saute on high heat for 3 minutes.
OnionGarlicGreen CapsicumSalt
7
Cut the cooked chicken into cubes and set aside.
8
After the dough is rested, knead again for 1 minute. Divide the dough into 4 portions. Roll out each portion into a very thin disc.
9
Cook over medium heat until golden spots begin to appear on both sides. Keep the tortillas covered in a cloth.
10
To assemble the quesadillas, spread cheese on the tortilla. Spread some of the onion mixture and the chicken on one half. Fold the tortilla in half.
Grated Cheese
11
In a pan, heat the oil and pan fry the quesadillas on medium heat until they turn crisp and the cheese has melted.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Chicken Quesadilla take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Quesadilla serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Quesadilla vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Quesadilla spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Quesadilla?: 2 Chicken Breast Fillet, ¾ cup Green Capsicum, 1 cup Grated Cheese, 1½ cup Maida, 1 cup Onion, 2 tbsp Butter, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Quesadilla?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Quesadilla?: About 621 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.