Name: Chicken quesadillas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded); 2 cups shredded cheese ((such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 1 small onion (diced); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt and pepper (to taste); 8 small flour tortillas; Cooking oil (or butter for cooking)

Chicken quesadillas

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Chicken quesadilla is a delicious Mexican dish made with a tortilla folded in half and filled with cooked chicken, cheese, and sometimes other ingredients like peppers, onions, or spices. It is then typically grilled or toasted until the outside is crispy and the cheese is melted. They are a popular and tasty choice for a quick and easy meal or snack!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 629

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Ingredients

2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
2 cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
1 red bell pepper diced
1 small onion diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small flour tortillas
Cooking oil or butter for cooking

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Method

In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced bell pepper, diced onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
Lay out 4 tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it out in a single layer on one half of each tortilla.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken mixture on each tortilla.
Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little oil or butter.
Place the filled tortillas in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 37gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 467mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1557IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 392mgIron: 4mg

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