March 27, 2020

Chicken Quesadillas




1-1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2 squares
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 tsp olive or vegetable oil, divided
2 cups chopped bell pepper (red, green your choice)
2/3 cup red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBS fresh lime juice
6 (10 inch burrito size) flour tortillas
3 TBS butter, melted
6 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
6 oz. monterrey jack cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
guacamole, sour cream, salsa, etc optional

1.  Toss chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.

2.  Heat 2 tsp oil, in nonstick skillet.  Add chicken and cook and turn until fully cooked through, about 6 minutes.  Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

3. Heat remaining 2 tsp. oil in same skillet.  Add onion and peppers and saute until tender.  Add garlic in the last minute of sautéing. Pour into the bowl with chicken and add lime juice.  Toss to coat.

4.  Brush top sides of tortillas with melted butter.  Wipe out skillet with paper towels, and then heat over medium heat.

5.  Mix cheeses together.

6.  Transfer one tortilla buttered side down to skillet.  Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese and 3/4 cup chicken mixture on half the tortilla.  Fold top half over other half.  Cook on one side until golden brown about 2 minutes and then flip to other side.

7.  Repeat process with other tortillas, cheese and chicken until all cooked.  (You can probably fit 2 in the skillet at a time).

8.  Cut quesadillas into wedges if desired and serve with desired toppings.

from Yummly

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