Quesadilla Recipe
Grilled tortilla with cheese and your choice of filling.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla
Cheese
Filling
Optional toppings
Method
Prepare the filling
- 1
Sauté the Vegetables
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers. Sauté until they are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Combine with Chicken
Add the cooked chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Quesadilla
- 3
Layer Ingredients
Place one flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spread a layer of shredded cheese evenly over half of the tortilla. Add a portion of the chicken and vegetable filling on top of the cheese, then add another layer of cheese on top of the filling.
- 4
Fold the Tortilla
Fold the tortilla in half, covering the filling with the other half of the tortilla. Press down gently to secure.
Grill the Quesadilla
- 5
- 6
Cook the Quesadilla
Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip it over and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden and the cheese has melted.
Serve
- 7
Slice and Serve
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.