mexican

Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

Golden tortillas full of seasoned chicken, peppers and melted cheese

30 min· Easy· serves 2

$5.49/servingat the cheapest of your stores this week · 8 ingredients on sale

Also comes as:BeefMushroomVegetable

Ingredients

Method

Prep

1Prep

  • Cut the chicken breast into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Toss the chicken with the chili powder, cumin and a pinch of salt.
  • Thinly slice the bell pepper.
  • Thinly slice half of the red onion.
  • Grate the cheddar if it isn't already grated.
Cook the filling

2Cook the filling

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until golden and cooked through.
  • Add the bell pepper and red onion and cook 3 minutes until softened.
  • Scrape the filling into a bowl and wipe the pan.
Griddle the quesadillas

3Griddle the quesadillas

  • Lay a tortilla in the dry pan over medium heat.
  • Cover half with a quarter of the cheddar, half the filling, then another quarter of the cheese.
  • Fold the bare half over and press with a spatula.
  • Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply golden and the cheese is melted.
  • Repeat with the second tortilla and the remaining filling and cheese, then the last two tortillas if you are extra hungry.
Plate

4Plate

  • Rest the quesadillas 1 minute, then cut each into wedges.
  • Serve with the sour cream and lime wedges for squeezing.

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