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mini quesadillas lined up on gray sheet pan beside bowl of pic de gallo, crema, and block of cheese.
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5 from 27 votes

Mini Quesadillas

Cheese melted between some carbs, what’s not to love!? These Mini Quesadillas are stuffed with blackened juicy chicken and glued together with ooey gooey cheese. They make the best party appetizer or snack, perfect for dunking into all of your favorite dips and sauces.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican, tex mex
Servings: 4
Calories: 576kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Rubber Spatula
  • cheese grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 8 mini street taco flour tortillas
  • 1 lbs fajita blackened chicken strips
  • 1 cup shredded swiss cheese or cheese of choice
  • cup guacamole
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or other neutral oil for frying

For serving

  • queso
  • shredded lettuce
  • pico de gallo
  • sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  • If the ingredients are not already prepared beforehand, take time to do that first. Make the guacamole, cook/slice the chicken, shred the cheese.
  • Use a rubber spatula to spread a thin layer of guacamole on the tortilla. Repeat for all 8 tortillas. Think of the guacamole as the ‘glue’ to the tortilla. There needs to be enough so when folded, it sticks together.
  • Next, add the sliced chicken to one side of the tortilla.
  • Add shredded cheese on top of the chicken, then fold the tortilla in half. Repeat for remaining quesadillas.
  • Heat a skillet to medium heat. Add in oil and allow it to heat. Once it starts to sizzle, add the quesadillas and let them cook 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Once they’re golden brown and the cheese is melted, flip them (you may need to add more oil to prevent sticking or burning).
  • Serve the quesadillas with leftover guacamole, shredded lettuce, queso cheese, and fresh pico! Best enjoyed warm.

Notes

Store them wrapped in tinfoil (once completely cooled!) for up to 3 days.
Reheating quesadillas in the microwave is an option, however, you’ll lose some of the crisp. Try one of the following three options for better results: 
  • Reheat in the oven or toaster oven at 300°F for 5-7 minutes.
  • Place back on a skillet with a little cooking spray. Keep it on low heat to ensure the tortilla doesn’t burn. 
  • Reheat quesadillas in the air fryer at 350°F for just 2-3 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 2quesadillas (without additional toppings) | Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g