Chicken Breakfast Quesadilla (Printable)
Golden breakfast quesadilla with chicken, scrambled eggs, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack, and sautéed peppers.
# 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)
# Steps:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk eggs with milk or cream, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until fully blended.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add unsalted butter, then sauté red bell pepper and green onion until softened, about 2 minutes.
03 - Pour the whisked egg mixture into the skillet. Stir gently until eggs are softly set, approximately 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Lay one flour tortilla on a clean work surface. Sprinkle half of each cheese over the surface. Evenly distribute the scrambled eggs, chicken, and sautéed vegetables. Top with the remaining cheese.
05 - Position the second flour tortilla on top. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully transfer the filled tortilla to the pan.
06 - Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the exterior is golden brown, the cheese is melted, and the quesadilla is crisp.
07 - Remove from heat. Let rest for 1–2 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It feels like a reward for rolling out of bed, without any complicated steps.
- You can sneak in whatever veggies or leftover meats are hiding in your fridge and it always turns out melty and delicious.
02 -
- Don&39;t rush the eggs—turning up the heat risks tough, rubbery bites nobody wants at breakfast.
- Layering cheese on both sides of the filling helps glue everything together and prevents leaks when you flip.
03 -
- A mix of two cheeses melts better than just one and keeps the quesadilla from getting greasy.
- Whisking the eggs thoroughly with milk makes them cloud-light so everything inside stays soft and creamy.