Shawarma-Spiced Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas

Category Main Dish | Fusion | Quick Meal
Servings 2
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Intro

This east-meets-west quesadilla is filled with savory shawarma-spiced chicken, melty cheese, and a touch of red onion. Pan-seared to crispy perfection, it’s fast comfort food with a bold twist—great for weeknight dinners or casual snacks.

Shawarma-Spiced Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients

1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1/2 tsp shawarma meat spice
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 large flour tortillas
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Season the Chicken
Toss cooked chicken with shawarma spice and a drizzle of olive oil in a bowl.
Assemble Quesadillas
Lay out one tortilla, sprinkle half the cheese, top with chicken, red onion, and the remaining cheese. Top with second tortilla.
Cook Until Golden
Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Cook quesadilla 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
Slice and Serve
Cut into wedges and serve hot.