Easy Quesadilla Recipe: Quick and Delicious!

This easy quesadilla recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With just a few ingredients, you can create a cheesy, flavorful meal that everyone...

Ingredients

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the sliced onions and bell peppers, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the shredded chicken and taco seasoning to the skillet, stirring to combine and heating through for another 2 minutes.
  3. On a clean surface, lay out two flour tortillas. Evenly distribute half of the cheese on each tortilla.
  4. Top the cheese on each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top before placing another tortilla over each.
  5. In the same skillet, carefully place one quesadilla and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  6. Repeat the cooking process with the second quesadilla. Once cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
  7. Serve the quesadillas with salsa and sour cream on the side, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
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