Ingredients
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- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Salsa, sour cream, guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Shred the cooked chicken and dice the onion and bell pepper.
- Sauté the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add onion and bell pepper, sauté for 5 minutes, then add chicken and seasonings.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Layer cheese, chicken filling, and more cheese between tortillas.
- Cook and ‘Bloom’ the Quesadilla: Cook in a skillet until golden brown, then cut slits for a blooming effect.
Notes
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking.
- Cook one quesadilla at a time for even results.
- Adjust seasonings to taste for desired spice level.
- Get creative with cheeses for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Moderate