Description
Experience the delight of back-to-school chicken quesadillas, a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. These golden, crispy tortillas are filled with tender, seasoned chicken and melted cheese, creating a delicious combination that will have your family asking for seconds. With customizable ingredients, this dish brings excitement to your dinner table while ensuring you have the energy for the school year ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers, chopped (mix of red and green)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine diced chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until done.
- Add chopped bell peppers during the last couple of minutes of cooking until slightly softened.
- Layer one tortilla with cheese and the chicken-pepper mixture; top with another tortilla.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg