Chicken Quesadillas
Perfectly crispy chicken quesadillas that never fail to bring smiles to the dinner table. These quesadillas strike the perfect balance between crispy tortillas, melty cheese, and well-seasoned chicken, making them an ideal choice for both quick lunches and satisfying dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 bell pepper finely diced
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and peppers, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add shredded chicken and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir well to combine and heat through. Squeeze half a lime over the mixture and stir in half the cilantro.
- Wipe the skillet clean and heat it over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle one half with cheese.
- Add a portion of the chicken mixture over the cheese, top with more cheese, and fold the empty half of the tortilla over.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side until crispy and the cheese is completely melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.