Description
Pico de Gallo Chicken Cottage Cheese Quesadilla Pockets are the ultimate crispy, cheesy, high-protein dinner idea for busy weeknights. These golden toasted quesadillas are filled with shredded chicken, creamy cottage cheese, melty cheddar, and fresh pico de gallo for a flavorful, easy meal that is perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or a quick family recipe. If you love easy chicken quesadillas, healthy high-protein recipes, and crispy tortilla meals packed with fresh Tex-Mex flavor, this one is a must-save for Pinterest.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- 3/4 cup pico de gallo, drained slightly
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper until creamy and well combined.
- Let the filling sit for 1 minute, then check the texture. If it seems too wet, drain a little extra liquid before using.
- Lay the tortillas flat and spoon the filling onto one half of each tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge.
- Fold the empty half over the filling and press gently to form half-moon quesadilla pockets.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Cook the quesadilla pockets 1 or 2 at a time for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply golden, crisp, and hot in the center.
- Rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges and serving.
Notes
- Drain the pico de gallo slightly so the tortillas crisp instead of steaming.
- Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker meal.
- Cheddar gives a bolder flavor, while mozzarella makes the filling extra melty.
- Cook over medium heat so the tortilla browns evenly without burning.
- These quesadilla pockets reheat well in a skillet or air fryer for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla pocket
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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