Crispy Keto Chicken Quesadillas

Here’s a Crispy Keto Chicken Quesadillas recipe—low-carb, cheesy, and perfectly crunchy 😋

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🧀 Crispy Keto Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients (2–3 servings)

For the chicken:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

For the quesadillas:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Mexican blend (low-carb friendly)

• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, extra creamy)

• 1–2 tbsp butter or avocado oil (for crisping)

Optional add-ins (keto-friendly):

• Diced jalapeños

• Chopped green onions

• A few thin bell pepper slices

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Instructions

1. Season & Crisp the Chicken

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Add chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook 3–5 minutes until lightly crispy. Remove and set aside.

2. Create the Cheese “Tortilla”

   • In a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese into a circle.

   • Let melt and bubble until edges turn golden.

3. Fill the Quesadilla

   • Add chicken, cream cheese (if using), and any add-ins over half the cheese circle.

   • Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top of the filling.

4. Fold & Crisp

   • Carefully fold in half using a spatula.

   • Cook 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

5. Repeat

   • Make remaining quesadillas the same way.

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Serving Ideas

• Keto sour cream

• Sugar-free salsa

• Guacamole

• Chipotle mayo

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Approx. Macros (per quesadilla)

• Carbs: ~2–3g net

• Fat: ~20g

• Protein: ~25g