Chicken Quesadilla
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Chicken Quesadilla, where tender chicken meets gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests and features colorful bell peppers and a hint of spice. Each bite transports you to a vibrant Mexican fiesta, making it an easy, customizable recipe that guarantees comfort and flavor for everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- Sauté diced bell peppers in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- On half of each tortilla, layer shredded chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and cheese. Fold tortillas over.
- Return folded tortillas to the skillet; cook each side for about 3 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Slice into wedges and serve with guacamole or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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