Slow Cooker Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken quesadillas are a simple meal. They are made with chicken cooked in a slow cooker with red sauce and spices. The chicken is then put inside tortillas with cheese and cooked in a pan.
The result is a tasty and filling meal. You can make a lot of quesadillas at once.
You will need a slow cooker and a large non-stick pan to make this meal.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 26, 2026Share
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Chicken quesadillas are a simple meal. They are made with chicken cooked in a slow cooker with red sauce and spices. The chicken is then put inside tortillas with cheese and cooked in a pan.
The result is a tasty and filling meal. You can make a lot of quesadillas at once.
You will need a slow cooker and a large non-stick pan to make this meal.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 6
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
0.25 cup water
1 (1.25 ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (10 ounce) package 8- to 10-inch flour tortillas
1 (12 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
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Put the red enchilada sauce, water, and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Cut the chicken breasts in half and add them. Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours until the chicken is tender.
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Take out the chicken and shred it with 2 forks. Put the shredded chicken back into the sauce and mix well.
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Put some of the chicken mixture onto a tortilla. Add some cheese on top. Put another tortilla on top to cover it.
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Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Put a quesadilla in the pan and cook until it's brown on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes, flipping it halfway through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 672 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 43g
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Saturated Fat 21g
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Cholesterol 113mg
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Sodium 1901mg
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Total Carbohydrate 44g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 38g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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