Quesadilla Recipe
Melted Monterrey cheese stuffed flour tortilla. Choice to add chicken.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- 2
Assemble the Quesadilla
Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle 1 cup of Monterrey Jack cheese evenly over half of the tortilla. Add half of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Quesadilla
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining quesadilla.
Serving
- 4
Serve
Cut the quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with salsa or guacamole, if desired.