Italian Quesadillas: A Quick, Delicious Twist on a Classic Favorite
Italian Quesadillas combine the crispy, cheesy goodness of classic quesadillas with bold Italian flavors like pizza sauce, basil, and rotisserie chicken. Quick, kid-friendly, and endlessly customizable, these fusion quesadillas make a perfect weeknight meal or snack—ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 large servings (or 4 small portions)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
- Method: Skillet, Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 16 oz rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ jar (about 135g) pizza sauce
- Olive oil or cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and coat lightly with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet. On one half, layer rotisserie chicken, basil, shredded mozzarella, and a spoonful of pizza sauce.
- Once the cheese starts to melt and the bottom is golden, fold the tortilla over the filling and press gently with a spatula.
- Flip and cook for 1–2 more minutes until both sides are crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from skillet, slice into wedges, and serve hot.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra veggies.
- Use sausage, turkey, or other proteins as alternatives.
- Opt for gluten-free or dairy-free tortillas and cheese as needed.
- Serve with marinara, garlic aioli, or pesto for dipping.
- Experiment with cheeses like provolone, fontina, or Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
