Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Grilled tortilla with a blend of cheeses, grilled chicken, & Pico de Gallo. Served with sour cream and salsa.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Pico de Gallo
Serving Accompaniments
Method
Preparation of Pico de Gallo
- 1
Chop Ingredients
Finely chop the tomatoes, onion, and cilantro and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Mix and Season
Add lime juice and salt to the chopped ingredients, mixing well to combine. Set aside to let flavors meld.
Cooking Quesadilla
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix the cooked chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese until well combined.
- 4
Assemble the Quesadilla
Place a tortilla in a heated skillet over medium heat. Spoon half of the chicken and cheese mixture onto one half of the tortilla. Fold the other half over to cover the filling.
- 5
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- 6
Repeat
Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
Serving
- 7
Cut and Serve
Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve warm alongside pico de gallo, sour cream, and salsa.