
Ingredients:
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
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1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
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1 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp cumin
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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4 large flour tortillas
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2 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking)
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Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for serving
Instructions:
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Prepare Filling:
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In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and any optional veggies like onions and bell peppers.
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Assemble Quesadillas:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Place a tortilla in the pan, sprinkle a layer of cheese on half of it, then add a generous amount of the chicken mixture.
- If you want restaurant style quesadillas, butter the pan side of the tortilla and brown it slightly. OPTIONAL but watchi it carefully!
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Top with a little more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
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Cook:
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Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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Repeat for remaining tortillas.
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Serve:
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Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
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