
Bell Pepper and Chicken Quesadilla
These delicious quesadillas are filled with sautéed bell peppers, seasoned chicken, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons, chopped)
- Salsa (1/4 cup)
- Sour cream (1/4 cup)
- Cheddar cheese (1 cup, shredded)
- Flour tortillas (4)
- Mexican seasoning (1 tablespoon)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1/2, thinly sliced)
- Bell peppers (2, thinly sliced)
- Chicken breast (2, boneless and skinless)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Mexican seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let them rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Place a tortilla on a clean surface and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla.
- Top the cheese with half of the sliced chicken and sautéed bell peppers mixture.
- Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing into wedges.
- Serve the quesadillas with sour cream, salsa, and chopped fresh cilantro.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 35g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g