Quick & Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Quick & Easy Chicken Quesadillas

Chicken Quesadillas are one of my favorite dishes.  This recipe is quick, easy and tasty.  The best part is you don't even need a quesadilla maker!

Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts, cubed(about 1 pound)

1 teaspoon oil(I used canola)

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped(any color is fine)

1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning(I make my own)

2 tablespoons water

salt & pepper to taste

3/4 cup Mexican Cheese, shredded

4 burrito sized tortillas(can use larger tortillas if desired)

1 teaspoon butter

Directions:

Add oil to a large pan and heat to medium.  Add chicken.  Salt and pepper to taste. Cook until juices run clear, about 5-7 minutes.

Add peppers & onions to the pan and cook for 3 minutes.

Reduce heat.  Add taco seasoning & water.  Cook for about 5 minutes.

Remove for heat and set aside.

Heat griddle to medium heat.  Lightly butter one side of a tortilla.  Place buttered side down on the griddle.  Add enough filling to cover one half of the tortilla.  Add 1/3 of the cheese.

This is the tricky part.  Flip the empty side of the tortilla over the filling.  Using your spatula, press down on the quesadilla.  Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute.  Check to see if the underside is browned.  Flip the tortilla over and cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until lightly browned.

Remove quesadilla from pan.  Cut in half.  Serve with desired toppings such as salsa, sour cream, lettuce & guacamole.  This recipe makes 3 burrito sized quesadillas.

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