Chicken Quesadilla

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 862kcal

Ingredients

Salsa

1 cup Tomato diced small
2 TBSP Red bell pepper diced small
2 TBSP Red onion finely chopped
1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
1 TBSP Jalapeño pepper seeds and ribs removed finely chopped (use more or less as desired)
1/2 tsp Lime juice
2 tsp Honey
2 oz Tortilla chips

Seasoning

Salt
Black pepper

Quesadilla

2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil more for cooking the quesadillas
1/2 cup Onion sliced thin
1 cup Green bell pepper sliced thin
8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless sliced into thin strips
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Garlic powder
1/4 tsp Ground cumin
1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
2 large Tortilla wraps
4 TBSP Sour cream

Margarita Mocktail

8 oz Orange juice
12 oz Sparkling water
2 TBSP Lime juice
2 tsp Sugar sub simple syrup or agave nectar

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
Make the salsa: Add all ingredients (except the tortilla chips) to a bowl and mix well. Add honey to taste for a hint of sweetness. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Make the quesadilla: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. While heating, prep ingredients.
Add the oil to the pan. Sauté the onion and peppers until they start to soften. Then add in the chicken, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to sauté about 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) using a thermometer. Then remove the pan from the heat.
Spread the cheese onto the tortilla and top with the chicken mixture then fold the tortilla in half.
Preheat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add a small amount of oil to the pan.
Cook the quesadilla in the pan until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
Make the mocktail: mix all ingredients together. Serve over ice if desired.
Serve: Cut the quesadilla into wedges. Enjoy with sour cream, chips and salsa, and mocktail.

Notes

Pro Tip - if using a nonstick pan watch the heat, lower temperature so that the outside gradually comes to a golden brown while the cheese is melting.

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