Quesadilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tortilla and Cheese
Fillings
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Shred the cooked chicken breast, dice the bell pepper and onion, and chop the cilantro.
- 2
Mix the Seasoning
In a small bowl, mix together cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Fillings
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 4
- 5
Assemble the Quesadilla
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Place one tortilla in the skillet, and sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on one half of the tortilla. Spoon half of the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cheese, then fold the tortilla in half.
- 6
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the second tortilla.
Serving
- 7
Slice and Serve
Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let cool for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole if desired.
