Quesadilla Recipe
A flour tortilla filled with cheese and chopped grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
If not already grilled, season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Grill the chicken over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Once grilled, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking the Quesadilla
- 2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Assemble the Quesadilla
Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. On one half of the tortilla, layer half of the grated cheese, followed by half of the chopped grilled chicken. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top, then fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- 4
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until the bottom is golden and the cheese starts to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- 5
Repeat for Second Quesadilla
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and set aside. Repeat the assembly and cooking process for the second quesadilla.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Quesadilla
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with optional toppings such as sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.