Chicken Cheese Quesadilla
A crispy, golden tortilla filled with seasoned chicken and a blend of melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, cooked to perfection in a skillet for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas, about 8 inches each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked chicken with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella, spread seasoned chicken evenly, then top with a bit more cheese. Place another tortilla on top and press gently.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip carefully and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until cheese is melted and the second side is golden. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, adding oil as needed.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Keep heat at medium to prevent burning.
- Do not overfill to make flipping easier.
- Let it rest briefly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
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