Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
tres quesos, roasted peppers, black beans, cilantro, salsa, crema (add guacamole +$2) (sub plant-based cheese +1)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Tortillas
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and reduce heat to medium-low. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
- 4
Add Cheese and Fillings
Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on half of the tortilla. Then add shredded chicken, roasted peppers, black beans, and chopped cilantro on top of the cheese.
- 5
Fold and Cook
Fold the tortilla in half to cover the fillings. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until the cheese begins to melt, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- 6
Repeat for Remaining Quesadillas
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- 7
Serve
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa, crema, and guacamole on the side.

