Chicken Breakfast Quesadilla (Printable)
Golden tortillas filled with chicken, scrambled eggs, cheddar and veggies for a protein-rich breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
→ Eggs
02 - 3 large eggs
→ Vegetables
03 - 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced
→ Dairy
05 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons milk or cream
08 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Tortillas
09 - 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
→ Seasonings
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Pinch smoked paprika (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until fully incorporated.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add unsalted butter, then sauté the red bell pepper and green onion for about 2 minutes until softened.
03 - Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the cooked vegetables and gently scramble until just set, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Lay one flour tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle half of each cheese over the tortilla, then evenly layer scrambled eggs, chicken, and sautéed vegetables. Top with remaining cheeses and cover with the second tortilla.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully transfer the assembled quesadilla to the skillet. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes, pressing lightly with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is thoroughly melted.
06 - Remove quesadilla from the pan and allow to rest for 1 to 2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This quesadilla feels like an indulgent breakfast but comes together fast enough for busy days.
- The flexible filling options mean you can use up leftovers or sneak in extra veggies with zero fuss.
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- If you rush the eggs, you risk a dry filling; slow and steady wins here.
- Layering cheese both under and over the filling acts as delicious glue that holds everything together—don’t skip this step.
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- Warming the tortillas before assembling keeps them from cracking when folded or flipped.
- If your filling leaks, tuck the edges inside the tortilla before cooking for a neater finish.