Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
A garlic herb tortilla, stuffed with grilled chicken, tomatoes, green onions, melted cheddar & mozzarella. Served with a side of sour cream & salsa.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla
Filling
Serving
Method
Tortilla Preparation
- 1
Make the Tortilla Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper, then grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
- 6
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
Assembling the Quesadilla
- 7
Roll Out the Tortillas
Divide the rested dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a round tortilla about 8 inches in diameter.
- 8
Fill the Quesadilla
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet, add sliced grilled chicken and the filling mixture on one half of the tortilla. Fold the other half over to cover the filling.
- 9
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Serving the Quesadilla
- 10
Serve
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.
