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Easy Chicken Quesadillas

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Make delicious chicken quesadillas with seasoned chicken, vegetables, and melted cheese, all in a golden, crispy tortilla. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: sour cream, salsa, guacamole for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add bell peppers and onion to the same skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Wipe the skillet clean if necessary. Return the skillet to medium heat.
  5. Place one tortilla in the dry skillet. Sprinkle half of the skillet with Monterey Jack cheese, then top with some of the chicken mixture, bell peppers, and onions. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the filling.
  6. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
  8. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  9. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For extra crispy tortillas, ensure your skillet is hot before adding the tortilla and don’t overcrowd the pan.
  • A mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese provides great meltability and flavor.
  • You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for an even quicker meal.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.

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