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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Enjoy these savory chicken quesadillas filled with tender chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a quick, delicious meal or a tasty snack for any occasion.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
  • 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
  • 4 medium flour tortillas
  • 6 Tbsp. vegetable oil divided
  • 2 c. shredded Monterey jack
  • 2 c. shredded cheddar
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • Sour cream for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and onion, seasoning them lightly with kosher salt. Sauté the vegetables until they become tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and season with chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and is thoroughly cooked, approximately 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and wipe out the skillet.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the skillet and place one flour tortilla in the pan. On half of the tortilla, generously sprinkle a mix of Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses. Add a quarter of the cooked chicken, a quarter of the pepper-onion mixture, a few avocado slices, and a sprinkling of thinly sliced scallions. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the fillings and cook, turning once, until both sides are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining oil, tortillas, chicken, pepper-onion mixture, avocado, and scallions to create four quesadillas in total.
  • Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve them hot with a side of sour cream for dipping. Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken quesadillas!
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