Jul 14 2026

Quesadilla Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Tortilla and Cheese

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Shred the cooked chicken breast, dice the bell pepper and onion, and chop the cilantro.

  2. 2

    Mix the Seasoning

    In a small bowl, mix together cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Cooking

  1. 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.

  2. 4

    Add Chicken and Seasoning

    Add the shredded chicken and the seasoning mix to the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  1. 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.

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