Classic Chicken Quesadilla with Fresh Salsa
A delicious and satisfying chicken quesadilla paired with a fresh salsa, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (2 cups) cooked chicken, shredded
- (1 cup) shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- (4) large flour tortillas
- (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- (1/2 teaspoons) ground cumin
- (1/2 teaspoons) chili powder
- (1/4 teaspoons) salt
- (1/4 teaspoons) black pepper
- (1) medium tomato, diced
- (1/4 cups) red onion, finely chopped
- (1/4 cups) fresh cilantro, chopped
- (1) lime, juiced
- (1/2) jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine 2 cups cooked chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese over half of the tortilla.
- 3
Add 1/2 of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- 4
Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 5
For the fresh salsa, combine 1 medium diced tomato, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and 1/2 minced jalapeño (if using) in a bowl. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
- 6
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with the fresh salsa on the side.
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