May 18, 2018

Best Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Best Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Delish.Com is one of the best go to places to find quick, easy and delicious homemade recipes to cook anytime of the year. This chicken quesadilla recipe is one that is quick enough to cook on a week night as well as delicious enough to enjoy on a weekend. Be sure to check out this recipe for the only quesadilla recipe you’ll ever need.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. chicken breast, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 4 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
  • 2 c. shredded Cheddar
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Sour cream, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion and peppers, then season with salt and pepper and cook until tender. Remove vegetables from skillet.
  2. Heat remaining tablespoon oil. Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, then add to skillet in a single layer. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sautéed vegetables.
  3. In a clean skillet over medium heat, add a flour tortilla. Top with Monterey Jack, cheddar, cooked chicken mixture, avocado and green onions. Place another tortilla on top and cook, flipping once, until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream.

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