Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

We love Mexican food around here. A family favorite is Crockpot Chicken Quesadilla Recipe. The chicken is so tender that it falls apart. Plus, it’s packed with flavor. I love how easy it is using the crockpot. It’s the perfect recipe for busy nights.

Crockpot Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

This recipe is incredibly simple! Just throw all your ingredients in the crockpot and let the chicken cook all day. When you come home, all that you will need to do is shred the chicken and make each quesadilla. It’s so fast and the entire family enjoys this recipe. I love knowing the bulk of the work is done and I can get dinner on the table fast.

Another favorite recipe is Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe. Only 3 ingredients and you are done! You could also use the leftovers from Crockpot Chicken Quesadilla Recipe for tacos later in the week. I have even froze the leftovers and taken them out later for quesadilla’s or tacos. This is such a time saver for this delicious recipe.

What goes well with chicken quesadillas?

This is yummy served with Spanish Rice. Did you know you can also freeze rice? I love making a double batch and putting some in the freezer. It’s so nice to be able to just take this out of the freezer. I also freeze onions to use in recipes. I’m all about making life easier. 🙂

Now this is totally optional but my kids love when I make The Best Mexican White Cheese Dip Recipe. They like to eat this with some tortilla chips. Some of the kids even like to pour a little on their chicken quesadilla. Yum!

How do you cook chicken to be shredded?

My favorite way is to cook chicken in the crockpot. It takes so little work and it’s very easy to shred once the chicken is finished cooking.

If you don’t have a crock pot yet, here are some nice ones on sale.  I love the programmable crock pot  for when you are not at home. It’s great so that you can have it cook for the perfect amount of time. I love coming home to dinner waiting!

Money Saving tip for Chicken quesadilla recipe:

Add beans into this recipe to stretch the chicken mixture. It will feel you up and make this recipe go further. You can also put rice in the mixture to really stretch the meal. Spanish rice is really delicious. I usually keep rice in the freezer. This is very handy if extra guests show up or you have some of the kid’s friends over you didn’t expect. Just grab that rice out of the freezer and add to the chicken mixture and you will have enough to feed everyone! Another money saving tip is to use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Or you can use a little of both.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken Quesadilla Recipe:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken Breasts frozen (You can also use chicken thighs or mix thighs in with the chicken breasts)
• 1 can of dice tomatoes with green chilis
• 1/2 packet of taco seasoning (Or make Homemade Seasoning and use 2 Tablespoon)
• 1/2 onion chopped (I use the onions I froze)
• Flour Tortillas
• Monterrey Jack Cheese

Tip: It’s so simple to make your own homemade taco seasoning recipe. It is very easy to make and you will know exactly everything in your seasoning.

How to make chicken quesadillas:

1. Add chicken, tomatoes, taco seasoning and onions in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or high 3 to 4 hours.

2. Shred the chicken pieces and stir.

3. Heat up a large skillet or a griddle to medium high heat. Place down one flour tortilla. Top with the cheese and the chicken mixture.

4. Place another flour tortilla on top. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until they are golden brown. Continue doing this.

Enjoy! It is that simple and that easy to make delicious chicken and cheese quesadillas!

Cut into wedges and enjoy.

How do you make a quesadilla?

We like to serve it with sour cream and salsa. Sometimes, I will set out a bunch of different toppings and everyone can just get what they like. Some of our other favorites include: green onion, pico de gallo and homemade cheese dip.

Another  easy meal idea is this  Crockpot Chicken Ranch Tacos Recipe. Only 4 ingredients needed!

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Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

6 hrs

Total Time

6 hrs 10 mins

 

This crockpot chicken quesadilla recipe is so easy and packed with tons of flavor. Slow cooker chicken quesadilla recipe will be a new favorite. It's perfect for busy nights. Learn how to make chicken quesadillas.

Course: Appetizer, Crockpot, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Servings: 6

Calories: 354 kcal

Author: Eating on a Dime

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken Breasts frozen (frozen)
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
• 1/2 packet taco seasoning (2 Tablespoons of seasoning)
• 1/2 onion chopped
• Flour Tortillas
• Monterrey Jack Cheese

Instructions

1. Place chicken, tomatoes, taco seasoning and onions in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or high 3 to 4 hours. Shred the chicken and stir.
2. Heat up a skillet or a griddle. Place down one flour tortilla. Top with the cheese and the chicken mixture. Place another flour tortilla on top. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they are brown. Continue doing this.
3. Enjoy! It is that simple and that easy to make delicious quesadillas.

Recipe Notes

This is optional but my kids love when I make my White Cheese Dip Recipe with this quesadilla recipe. They like to pair it with some tortilla chips, and some of the kids even like to pour a little on their chicken quesadilla. 

Nutrition Facts

Crockpot Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Amount Per Serving (6 g)

Calories 354 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 53mg 18%

Sodium 709mg 30%

Potassium 401mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 20g 40%

Vitamin A 9.1%

Vitamin C 9.6%

Calcium 29.3%

Iron 16.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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