Keto Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
This Keto Chicken Quesadilla is a low-carb, cheese-based tortilla alternative loaded with cooked chicken, bell peppers, tomatoes, and green onions. Baked until crispy and gooey, it’s a perfect high-fat, protein-packed meal for keto enthusiasts. Served with classic sides like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, it’s a delicious and satisfying dish without the carbs found in traditional quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 1 large quesadilla (serves 1-2) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Cheese Shell
- 1 1/2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
Filling
- 1 Cup Cooked Chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1/4 Cup Bell Pepper, sliced
- 1/4 Cup Diced Tomato
- 1/8 Cup Green Onion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Cheese Shell: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a pizza pan with parchment paper (avoid using wax paper as it can melt). Mix the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses together thoroughly, then spread the cheese mixture evenly in a circular shape on the parchment paper.
- Bake Cheese Shell: Bake the cheese circle for 5 minutes, or until the cheese starts to bubble and turns lightly golden. Once baked, carefully pour off any excess oil from the cheese shell.
- Add Filling and Fold: Place the cooked chicken over half of the baked cheese shell. Top with sliced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and chopped green onions. Fold the cheese shell over the filling to make a half-moon shape, pressing gently to seal.
- Final Bake: Return the folded quesadilla to the oven and bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes to ensure the filling is warmed through and the cheese shell becomes crisp.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. Garnish with fresh chopped basil, parsley, or cilantro as desired.
- Reheat Instructions: To reheat, preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake the quesadilla for 6-8 minutes if chilled, until heated through.
Notes
- Do not use wax paper when baking the cheese shell, as it will melt. Use parchment paper instead.
- To ensure the cheese shell crisps nicely, spread cheese evenly and avoid piling too thickly.
- You can customize the filling with other keto-friendly vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as the cheese shell crisps the most when fresh.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Keywords: Keto, Chicken, Quesadilla, Low Carb, Cheese Shell, Gluten Free, Baked Quesadilla
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