Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Shred the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place it in a bowl.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Slice the bell pepper and red onion into thin strips and set aside.
- 3
Mix Seasoning
In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Cooking
- 4
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced bell pepper and red onion, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- 5
Add Chicken and Seasoning
Add the shredded chicken to the skillet along with the seasoning mix. Stir well and cook for another 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through.
- 6
Assemble Quesadilla
In a separate skillet, heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add half of the chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the cheese, then fold the tortilla over.
- 7
Cook Quesadilla
Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Serving
- 8
Slice and Serve
Once cooked, remove the quesadilla from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
