Classic Cheese Quesadilla
A crispy, golden tortilla filled with melted cheese and savory chicken, perfect for a quick and satisfying snack.
⏱ 15 minServes 2Mexican
Ingredients
- •2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- •4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- •1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- •1/2 bell pepper, diced
- •1/4 red onion, diced
- •1/2 teaspoon cumin
- •1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •to taste salt and pepper
Directions
- 1Mix shredded chicken with diced bell pepper, red onion, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2Place one tortilla on a cutting board and layer half with cheese, chicken mixture, cilantro, and more cheese.
- 3Fold tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
- 4Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- 6Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- 7Cut quesadillas into triangles and serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
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