Chicken Quesadilla
Golden, crispy tortillas filled with seasoned chicken and gooey melted cheese, cooked until perfectly crisp on the outside and warm and comforting on the inside. A fast, satisfying meal that works for lunch, dinner, or sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken, finely shredded
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat until warm.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Lightly brush the skillet with olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over it.
- Add the seasoned chicken in an even layer, then top with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with the second tortilla and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom is golden.
- Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes until crisp and the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from heat, rest for one minute, slice into wedges, and serve warm.
Notes
- Cook over medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla.
- Press gently with a spatula while cooking to help the filling bind.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet for best texture.
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