Chicken, avocado, and cheddar quesadillas are the perfect recipe for a quick, indulgent, and convivial meal. Crispy on the outside and melty on the inside, they bring together simple ingredients that appeal to everyone. Cheddar adds character, avocado brings creaminess, while chicken is the generous touch of the dish. Easy to prepare in just a few minutes, these quesadillas are ideal for a quick dinner or a grab-and-go lunch. It’s a tasty recipe that can also be adapted according to your cravings with plenty of other fillings possible. A reliable crowd-pleaser to delight the whole family without making life complicated!
You’ll want to remake these crispy, melty tortillas every night!
If you, too, are fed up with hearing every day “what’s for dinner tonight?”, here is a quick recipe to serve at dinner to delight the whole family or guests who arrive unexpectedly! We’ll show you how to make quesadillas that melt on the inside and stay crispy on the outside with a simple but very indulgent filling. The combo of slightly spicy chicken with the creaminess of avocado, the freshness of tomato and onion, and a good dose of cheddar for generosity will win everyone around the table, we guarantee it! Easy to cook and ready in just 15 minutes, these quesadillas will become your new favorite lazy-night dish.
Don’t hesitate to prepare a small yogurt, paprika and lemon sauce on the side to dip your quesadillas in—it’s truly delicious! They’re easily shared as an appetizer, at the table, or even in front of the TV for a comforting meal. You can add other crudités such as iceberg lettuce (crispier than regular lettuce), cucumbers, pickles, or peppers among others. So, are you ready to melt with pleasure for these little chicken, avocado and cheddar quesadillas?
Chicken, avocado and cheddar quesadillas: ingredients for 4 servings
– 4 flour or corn tortillas
– 2 chicken breasts
– 1 ripe avocado
– 1/2 lemon
– 150 g shredded cheddar
– 1 ripe tomato
– 1 small red onion
– 1 drizzle of olive oil
– Salt, pepper, paprika
The dinner detailed in just 4 steps (15 minutes flat)
1. Cut the chicken breasts into cubes or thin strips and sauté them in a skillet with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside when the chicken is nicely browned.
2. Cut the avocado, tomato, and red onion into small cubes and drizzle with a little olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Fill the tortillas with the cooked chicken, the avocado-onion-tomato mixture, and finish with a generous layer of cheddar.
4. Fold the tortilla and brown it in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side to melt the cheese. Cut into triangles and enjoy immediately.
Ultra-melty express quesadillas for a gourmet and no-fuss meal
Whether it’s for a quick, well-made dinner or an improvised lunch, quesadillas will always be a crowd-pleaser! They can be varied according to your cravings and what you have in the fridge, they’re filling without being too heavy either. Ideal with a salad for example, you’ll love sharing them with family or friends! It’s the perfect weeknight dinner when you don’t want to spend three hours in the kitchen but still want a homemade and tasty dish.
Tell us your favorite quesadilla recipes! We’re fans of this chicken-avocado-cheddar combo…
