Chicken Quesadilla

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare and Cook the Chicken

   • Pat the chicken breast cubes dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
   • Toss the chicken cubes with the spice mixture until evenly coated.
   • Heat 1 tbsp of canola oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
   • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside in a bowl.
2. 2

   Sauté Vegetables and Combine Filling

   • In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Mix everything together and remove from heat.
3. 3

   Assemble the Quesadillas

   • In a separate bowl, toss the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses together.
   • Lay a tortilla flat. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the cheese blend over one half of the tortilla.
   • Spoon a quarter of the chicken and vegetable filling over the cheese.
   • Top the filling with another 1/4 cup of cheese. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Gently press down.
   • Repeat for the remaining 3 tortillas.
4. 4

   Cook the Quesadillas

   • Wipe the skillet clean and place it over medium heat. Melt 1/2 tbsp of butter in the skillet.
   • Carefully place one assembled quesadilla in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is completely melted.
   • Remove the quesadilla from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter to the pan for each one.
5. 5

   Serve

   • Let the cooked quesadillas rest for a minute before slicing them into wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
   • Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.