Ancho Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts, ancho chili powder, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

2. 2

   Cook the Chicken

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let cool, then shred the chicken.

3. 3

   Sauté Vegetables

   In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and poblano pepper. Sauté for about 5-6 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Assemble the Quesadilla

   On one half of each flour tortilla, layer shredded chicken, sautéed onions and poblano, and shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the tortilla over.

5. 5

   Cook Quesadilla

   Wipe the skillet clean, then return it to medium heat. Add a little olive oil if needed. Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.

6. 6

   Serve

   Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with crema and guacamole on the side.