Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Flour tortilla, chicken, cheese, green chile, green onion & pico de gallo.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prep the Chicken and Vegetables
Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast. Slice green onions. In a bowl, combine chicken, green chiles, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 2
Assemble the Quesadilla
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter. Place one tortilla in the skillet, and layer half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add the chicken mixture and top with the remaining cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
- 3
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- 4
Serve
Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before cutting into wedges. Serve with pico de gallo on the side.
