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A quesadilla is a tortilla folded around melted cheese and other fillings, cooked on a griddle until crisp. This version uses spiced chicken and peppers.
Use leftover cooked chicken to save time. Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
Recipe label: Based on traditional technique. Photo: illustrative stock photo, not the finished dish from this exact recipe.
Photo credits: Photo 1: Valeria Boltneva on Pexels; Photo 2: Shameel mukkath on Pexels; Photo 3: alleksana on Pexels. Free stock photos, used under the Unsplash or Pexels license and shown here as illustrations only.
Chicken Quesadillas
Description
Easy chicken quesadillas with melted cheese, peppers and spiced chicken, pan-crisped until golden. Ready in 30 minutes.Ingredients
For the filling
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the pepper and onion for 5 minutes until soft.
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Stir in the chicken, cumin and paprika and heat through. Season to taste.
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Place a tortilla in a clean dry skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle cheese over half, then add a quarter of the chicken mixture and more cheese.
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Fold the tortilla over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
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Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, guacamole and cilantro.
