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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream.