Chicken Quesadilla
Crisp tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and melty cheese, toasted until golden and cut into wedges. An easy, satisfying Mexican favorite.
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 300 g cooked chicken, shredded
- 200 g cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack), grated
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salsa, sour cream and lime, to serve
Instructions
- 1Toss the shredded chicken with cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- 2Sauté the onion and bell pepper in a little oil until softened, then mix with the chicken.
- 3Place a tortilla in a dry pan over medium heat. Sprinkle half with cheese, add the chicken mixture, then more cheese, and fold the tortilla over.
- 4Toast until golden and crisp on one side, then flip and toast the other side until the cheese melts.
- 5Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream and lime wedges.
Tips
- Grate your own cheese — pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that stop it melting smoothly.
- Cook over medium heat so the cheese melts before the tortilla burns.
- Keep finished quesadillas warm in a low oven while you cook the rest.
