Mexican Chicken Quesadillas
Juicy chicken and melted cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla, served with a side of fresh salsa.
Ingredients
- ●4 Boneless, skinless chicken breastscut into thin strips
- ●4 Tortillas (corn or flour)large size
- ●1 cup Monterey Jack cheeseshredded
- ●1 cup Salsa (homemade or store-bought)optional
- ●1/2 cup Sour creamoptional
- ●1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantrooptional
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilfor cooking
- ● Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Cook the chicken strips in the skillet until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, shredded cheese, and a sprinkle of cilantro (if using).
- 5
Place a large tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a quarter of the chicken and cheese mixture onto half of the tortilla.
- 6
Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- 7
Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the other side is also crispy and the cheese is melted.
- 8
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 9
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, and additional cilantro (if using).
- 10
Optional: top with diced tomatoes, avocado, or shredded lettuce for added flavor and texture.