Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish fresh cilantro
  • for serving sour cream and salsa

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced red and green bell peppers, chopped onion, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  3. Place one tortilla in the skillet and evenly spread half of the chicken mixture on half of the tortilla. Top with half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  4. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape and press down gently.
  5. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
  6. Repeat the process for the second tortilla using the remaining chicken mixture and cheese, adding more olive oil to the skillet if necessary.
  7. Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing them into wedges.
  8. Serve with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and salsa on the side for dipping.

💡 Chef's Notes

Serve with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and salsa.

Recipe by Stella Richards - Founder & Recipe Developer