Speedy Salsa Chicken Quesadillas

Name: Speedy Salsa Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 240 g Salsa; 120 g Miracle whip; 6 g Chili powder; 320 g Flour tortillas; 450 g Chicken breast half, boneless, skinless; 200 g Cheese; 5 g Cooking spray

Speedy Salsa Chicken Quesadillas · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

Golden flour tortillas filled with tender chicken, creamy dressing, and zesty salsa create a quick, satisfying quesadilla with gooey melted cheese and bold Tex Mex flavor.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

American Mexican Main dishes Snacks & starters Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

240 gSalsa
120 gMiracle whip
6 gChili powder
320 gFlour tortillas
450 gChicken breast half, boneless, skinless
200 gCheese
5 gCooking spray

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, hands, mixing bowl, skillet, spatula, spoon

Instructions

Prep filling
Combine the salsa, Miracle Whip, and chili powder in a bowl, then lay out the flour tortillas on a work surface. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth blended sauce
Add fillings
Spread the salsa mixture over the bottom halves of the tortillas, then evenly top with the chicken breast and shredded cheese. · 5 min
What to look for: evenly layered tortillas
Fold tortillas
Fold each tortilla in half to fully enclose the chicken and cheese filling. · 1 min
What to look for: sealed tortilla halves
Cook quesadillas
Heat a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat and cook the quesadillas until both sides are golden and the cheese is melted. · 10 min
When it is done: Chicken is fully cooked when no longer pink and reaches a safe internal temperature.
Cut wedges
Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and cut each one into three wedges. · 2 min
What to look for: clean cut wedges
Serve
Arrange the quesadilla wedges on plates and serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	34 g
Carbohydrates	38 g
of which sugars	4 g
Fat	26 g
of which saturated	10 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	980 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Salsa

pico de gallo: Use fresh pico for a brighter, less salty filling.
roasted tomato salsa: Adds smokier depth.

Miracle whip

mayonnaise: Creates similar creaminess.
Greek yogurt: Adds tang with fewer calories.

Chili powder

taco seasoning: Reduce added salt if already seasoned.

Flour tortillas

corn tortillas: Warm gently to prevent cracking.

Chicken breast half

rotisserie chicken: Shred and skip cooking time.
chicken thighs: Juicier option, cook thoroughly.