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Chicken Quesadilla

Grilled flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken, melted cheese, and sautéed vegetables. Assembled and pan-fried until the exterior is crispy and the interior is warm and bound.

35
min
2
servings
863
kcal
49.5g
protein

Ingredients

2 servings
Cheese1 cup
Onion0.5 medium
Bell pepper0.5 medium
Zucchini0.5 medium
Oil2 tbsp
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
Cilantro2 tbsp

Method

1

Dice the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini into uniform, small pieces.

2

Shred or dice the cooked chicken if not already prepared, and shred the cheese.

3

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

4

Add bell pepper and zucchini; sauté until tender-crisp, about 4–5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

5

Lay two flour tortillas flat. Divide the shredded chicken evenly between them, spreading it on one half of each tortilla.

6

Top the chicken with equal portions of sautéed vegetables, then sprinkle cheese over the vegetables. Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the filling.

7

Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.

8

Place folded quesadillas in the hot skillet and cook until the tortilla is golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.

9

Cut each quesadilla in half and serve immediately with salsa roja, guacamole, and sour cream on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories863 kcal
Protein49.5 g
Carbohydrate69.2 g
Fat43.8 g
Fibre6.9 g
Sodium1626 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.

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