Lunch

Chicken Quesadilla

Name: Chicken Quesadilla
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded; 4 small flour tortillas (8-inch); 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; Salt to taste; Salsa and sour cream, for serving

Whip up a delicious Chicken Quesadilla in minutes. Seasoned chicken, gooey cheese, and warm tortillas make for a perfect, easy meal. Serve with your favorite salsa or guacamole.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
4 small flour tortillas (8-inch)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste
Salsa and sour cream, for serving

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, and salt; cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese over one half, then spoon a portion of the chicken mixture onto the cheese.
Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling, press gently, and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat for remaining quesadillas.

Tips

For extra speed, use leftover rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken.
Serve immediately with a side of fresh salsa, guacamole, or a dollop of sour cream.
To prevent sogginess, cook quesadillas one at a time and serve promptly.
Add a squeeze of lime juice to the chicken mixture for a zesty kick.