Chicken Tortilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Start by cooking the chicken breast.
- 2
Cook Chicken
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let it rest.
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 4
Season the Mixture
Add cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the sautéed vegetables. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 5
Shred the Chicken
Once the chicken has cooled slightly, shred it using two forks or chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
- 7
Assemble the Tortillas
Place a generous amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- 8
Roll and Serve
Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling. Cut in half if desired and serve warm.