Quesadillas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla Ingredients
Method
Quesadilla Directions
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion.
- 2
Cook Vegetables
Sauté the bell pepper and onion for about 5-7 minutes, until they are tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 3
Add Chicken
Add the shredded cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables, and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Assemble the Quesadilla
In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet.
- 5
Layer Ingredients
On one half of the tortilla, sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, followed by 1/4 of the chicken and vegetable mixture. Top with another 1/2 cup of cheese.
- 6
Fold and Cook
Carefully fold the tortilla in half over the filling. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- 7
Repeat
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 8
Serve
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.