Chicken Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 0.5 lb chicken breast (cooked and shredded or diced)
• 2 tortillas (large flour tortillas)
• 1 cup cheese (shredded blend (such as Monterey Jack or Cheddar))
• vegetables (sautéed (such as bell peppers and onions))
• salsa (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the chicken by cooking and shredding or dicing it until fully cooked.

2. 2

   Sauté the vegetables in a pan until flavorful and tender.

3. 3

   Place a tortilla in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Layer the cheese, cooked chicken, and sautéed vegetables onto one half of the tortilla.

5. 5

   Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown on both sides.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, cut into wedges, and serve with salsa or your favorite sauce.

Notes

The author mentions this can also be made as a beef quesadilla. Ensure vegetables are sautéed before adding to the filling for the best flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• quesadilla
• chicken
• main course
• cheesy
• lunch
• dinner
• grilled