Chicken Quesadillas

about the recipe

Simple dinners don't get any better than these Chicken Quesadillas! Perfectly seasoned chicken and vegetables are lightly charred and sandwiched between two layers of cheese inside a crispy tortilla. Finish it off with your favorite fixings for a deliciously easy meal the family will ask for again and again.

INGREDIENTS

– 1 pound chicken breast cubed – 2 tablespoons taco seasoning – Oil to coat pan or griddle – 1 yellow onion diced – 1 red bell pepper diced – 1 chipotle chili pepper  in adobo sauce diced fine – 8 ounces shredded cheese – 4 flour tortillas burrito sized – For Serving: Salsa,  Sour Cream, Avocado, Cilantro

Step 1

– Place the chicken breast cubes in a large bowl and toss with the taco seasoning.

Step 2

– Heat a heavy skillet to medium-high heat. – Add oil to the pan, and then add the chicken. – Cook, stirring often, for 7 minutes.

Step 3

– Add the onion, bell pepper, and chipotle chili pepper.

Step 4

– Cook until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about another 5 to 7 minutes.

step 5

– Transfer the meat and vegetables to a clean bowl.

step 5

– Reduce the heat to medium-low. – Add additional oil to the skillet and add the tortillas. Sprinkle with some of the cheese, the meat and vegetable mixture, and then another sprinkle of cheese.

step 5

– Transfer to a cutting board and cut into wedges. – Serve with the desired toppings.

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