Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla Roll-Ups
These easy cheesy chicken quesadilla roll-ups are a quick, handheld lunchbox favorite featuring melty cheese, savory chicken, and crispy tortillas rolled into bite-sized pinwheels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- Flour tortillas (medium or large size)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken (about 225g)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 100g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 100g)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for cooking
- Sour cream or salsa (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Heat each flour tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 15 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- Lay a warmed tortilla flat and spread about ⅓ cup of the chicken-cheese mixture evenly over it, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to the other, pressing gently to secure the filling inside.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into 1-inch wide slices to make 6-8 bite-sized pinwheels.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the roll-up slices cut-side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until cheese is melty and tortilla is crisp.
- Let the roll-ups cool slightly before packing into lunchboxes. Serve with sour cream or salsa if desired.
Notes
Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Roll tightly and slice with a sharp knife to keep roll-ups intact. Cook over medium heat to avoid burning and ensure cheese melts. Let roll-ups rest on a wire rack or paper towels after cooking to prevent sogginess. Can be baked at 375°F for 12-15 minutes as an alternative cooking method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 roll-up slic
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
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