Chicken Quesadilla

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the chicken into strips, and chop the onion, red bell pepper, and tomato into small pieces.
  2. 2Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  3. 3Cook the chicken for 4 minutes, season with salt and pepper, then stir for another 2 minutes until fully cooked.
  4. 4Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. 5Place a flour tortilla on the hot pan or griddle without oil. Heat each side for about 2 minutes.
  6. 6Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese onto the tortilla, then add the cooked chicken mixture on one half.
  7. 7Fold the tortilla in half to form a semi-circle.
  8. 8Cook for 1 minute until golden brown and the cheese melts, then flip it over with a spatula.
  9. 9Once all quesadillas are ready, allow them to cool for a minute or two before slicing into halves or quarters.
  10. 10Serve the chicken quesadillas with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium whole flour tortillas
  • 8 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 tbsp shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 small chopped chicken breast
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 1 small diced red bell pepper
  • 1 small diced tomato
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil

Equipment

knifeforkcast iron skilletwooden spatula