Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Grilled marinated chicken, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, and jack cheddar cheese. Served with a side of salsa and sour cream
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and garlic powder. Add the chicken breast and coat it evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Quesadilla Filling
In the same skillet, add sliced onions and jalapeños and sauté until soft. Add diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 4
Assemble the Quesadilla
On one half of each tortilla, layer sliced chicken, sautéed vegetables, and shredded cheese. Fold the tortillas over.
- 5
Cook the Quesadilla
In the skillet, cook each quesadilla over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 6
Serve
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream on the side.
