Low Carb Chicken Quesadillas

Craving a quesadilla but keeping it low carb? This cheesy, keto-friendly Low Carb Chicken Quesadillas hits all the right notes. Made without tortillas, this version uses a golden cheese shell that turns out crispy on the edges and gooey inside — ready in under 20 minutes. It’s the kind of easy, satisfying meal that’ll have you wondering why you didn’t try this sooner!

How to Make a Keto Chicken Quesadilla

This recipe is about as simple as it gets — no fancy gadgets, no long prep. Just cheese, chicken, and your favorite add-ins.

Start here:

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a pizza pan with parchment paper (skip the wax paper — trust me). Then grab your shredded cheeses, mix them up, and spread them out into a nice even circle right on the parchment.

Bake it for 5 minutes, just until bubbly and starting to brown. When it comes out of the oven, carefully pour off any extra oil that’s pooled around the edges.

Now, on one half of your melty cheese circle, layer your cooked chicken, sliced peppers, chopped tomatoes, and green onion. Fold the other half of the cheese shell over the filling and gently press it closed.

Back into the oven for another 4–5 minutes — just enough to warm everything through and let the edges crisp up.

Serve hot, with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side. Sprinkle on some fresh cilantro or chopped parsley if you’re feeling fancy.

What Else Can You Add to This Quesadilla?

This recipe is super versatile — here are a few ideas to mix things up:

• Use buffalo chicken or taco-seasoned chicken for a kick of flavor.
• Swap chicken for shredded pork, ground beef, or even grilled shrimp.
• Toss in onions, mushrooms, zucchini, avocado, or any low-carb veggie you love.

Let’s Talk Keto

If you’re new to keto, here’s the gist: it’s a high-fat, low-carb diet that encourages your body to burn fat for energy instead of carbs. That means loading up on healthy fats, getting moderate protein, and keeping carbs to a minimum.

On a typical keto plan:

• 70%+ of calories come from fat
• 15–25% from protein
• 10% or less from carbs

You’ll skip grains, sugar, legumes, and most fruits — but meals like this quesadilla make it feel like you’re not missing out on a thing.

Why You’ll Love This Keto Quesadilla

It’s cheesy, crispy, savory, and incredibly satisfying — everything a quesadilla should be, without the carbs. Just 6 ingredients and a little oven time, and lunch (or dinner) is served. It’s perfect for busy days, quick lunches, or even meal prep.

Helpful Notes

• Let the cheese shell cool for a minute before folding — flipping it over helps the appearance but isn’t required.
• Use parchment paper, not waxed paper (it makes a big difference).
• This recipe makes 1 serving — half of one large keto quesadilla.
• To reheat, pop it in the oven at 400°F for about 6–8 minutes until warmed through.

Also try these Low Carb recipe

• Low Carb Chicken Pizza Crust 
• Low Carb Chicken Paprikash
• Low Carb Pizza Chicke