Chicken Quesdailla Recipe
grilled chicken breast, green chile and cheese, served with salsa fresca and tomatillo salsa
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Salsas
Seasoning
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 3
Slice the Chicken
Once rested, slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
Assembling Quesadillas
- 4
Heat the Tortillas
In a large skillet over medium heat, place one flour tortilla. Allow it to warm for about 30 seconds.
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
On one half of the warm tortilla, layer sliced grilled chicken, green chile, and shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- 6
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook the folded quesadilla in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Quesadillas
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with tomatillo salsa and salsa fresca on the side.