Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that combines shredded chicken, cheese, and other fillings, all grilled between two tortillas until crispy. Perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or frying pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 grater
- 1 spatula
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, diced bell pepper, diced onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and evenly spread ¼ of the chicken mixture over half of the tortilla.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Once all quesadillas are cooked, cut them into wedges and serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the fillings by adding ingredients like black beans, corn, or jalapeños.
You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
For a healthier option, consider using whole wheat tortillas.