Chicken Quesadilla with Pico de Gallo
There’s nothing better than a cheesy chicken quesadilla and Pico de Gallo… unless you tuck the fresh Pico de Gallo right inside with the juicy chicken and melty cheese. Every bite is a perfect mix of crispy tortilla, savory chicken, gooey cheese, and that bright, zesty kick from the Pico. It’s quick, easy, and so good you might not want to share.
Recipe Highlights
Quick and Easy: I love when delicious recipes can be thrown together and take minimal effort. If you do too, this recipe is for you!
Versatile: Don’t like Pico? Swap out salsa, queso or other veggies.
Ingredients for Chicken Quesadilla with Pico de Gallo
Chicken: If you are in a hurry, or don’t feel like cooking chicken, feel free to buy pre-cooked!
Cheddar cheese: don’t skimp on cheese – buy the good stuff! That’s what makes the ooey-gooey part.
Taco Seasoning: choose your favorite brand and spice level, or make your own!
Pico: feel free to buy the pre-made! No judgement here!
Chicken Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 cups reserved chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 8 burrito-sized tortillas
Instructions
- Place chicken in large pot. Cover with water and add salt and pepper. Bring to boil.
- Drain chicken when no longer pink, reserving 2 cups of chicken broth from pot.
- Allow chicken to cool slightly and shred.
- Return shredded chicken to pot and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Stir.
- Slowly add chicken broth until chicken is moist and taco seasoning is incorporated (you do not want it to be soupy.)
- Heat non-stick skillet on medium-low heat.
- Place 1 tortilla shell in bottom of pan, cover entire tortilla with 1/4 cup of cheese. Spoon shredded chicken mixture on top.
- Cover with another 1/4 cup of cheese and place second tortilla shell on top.
- Allow quesadilla to cook until tortilla is crisp on one side, approximately 3-4 minutes. Carefully turn over quesadilla and cook an additional 3-4 minutes on opposite side.
- Cut into triangles and serve with pico de gallo.
Notes
Pico de Gallo
Ingredients
- Equal amounts of: diced roma tomatoes diced red onion, and fresh, chopped cilantro.
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2-1 teaspoon sugar
- 4-8 jarred jalapeno slices diced
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except sugar.
- Test pico and adjust seasonings (salt and sugar) to taste.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, preferably overnight.
What else would be delicious with Chicken Quesadillas?
1 Comments
Crystal
August 18, 2025 at 11:19 am
My husband is pretty much obsessed with quesadillas! I know he would love this. It looks delicious!