Chicken Egg Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas
If you’re in search of a quick yet satisfying breakfast that the entire family will love, these Chicken Egg Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas are your answer! Imagine biting into a crispy tortilla filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory chicken, and gooey melted cheese. This dish is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches, delivering delightful flavors and comforting textures every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 6 slices of cooked chicken
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sliced chicken until heated through. Transfer it onto a paper towel-lined plate.
- Whisk the eggs: In a bowl, whisk together eggs with salt and pepper until combined.
- Scramble the eggs: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Pour in whisked eggs and stir gently until just set (2-3 minutes).
- Assemble quesadillas: On each tortilla, sprinkle one-fourth of the cheese, layer with scrambled eggs, then top with crumbled chicken. Fold each tortilla in half.
- Cook quesadillas: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook each folded quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm: Cut into wedges and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg