Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing or shredding.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the sliced bell pepper and onion for about 5 minutes, or until they are tender.
- 3
Assemble the Quesadillas
On one half of each tortilla, layer some shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, and shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
- 4
Cook the Quesadillas
Wipe the skillet clean and return it to the heat. Cook each quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- 5
Serve
Remove the quesadillas from the skillet, let them cool for a minute, then cut into wedges and serve with salsa or sour cream if desired.