Chicken Quesadilla
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4
A delicious and cheesy chicken quesadilla with a perfect blend of spices, served with salsa and sour cream.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder.
- Step 3: Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 5: Wipe the skillet clean, then add another tablespoon of oil and reduce heat to medium.
- Step 6: Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle with a quarter of each cheese, and add a portion of the cooked chicken.
- Step 7: Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden and crispy.
- Step 8: Repeat the process with remaining tortillas, cheese, and chicken.
- Step 9: Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.
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