Chicken Or Steak Quesadillas Recipe
Fresh grilled tortilla with melted jack and cheddar cheese, with your choice of seasoned chicken or seasoned sirloin. Served with guacamole, fresh salsa, and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla Filling
Accompaniments
Method
Preparing the Filling
- 1
Season the Protein
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the boneless chicken breast or sirloin steak and coat thoroughly with the seasoning mixture.
- 2
- 3
Slice the Protein
Slice the grilled chicken or steak into thin strips.
Assembling the Quesadillas
- 4
Heat the Tortilla
In a large skillet over medium heat, place one tortilla. Sprinkle half of the shredded Monterey Jack and half of the shredded cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- 5
Add the Filling
Add a portion of the sliced chicken or steak on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- 6
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- 7
Repeat for Remaining Quesadillas
Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
Serving
- 8
Slice and Serve
Once all quesadillas are cooked, cut them into wedges and serve hot with guacamole, fresh salsa, and sour cream on the side.