Golden toasted tortillas filled with melted cheese, vegetables, and optional chicken, perfect for a quick flavorful meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Tortillas
01 - 4 large flour tortillas
→ Cheese
02 - 7 oz shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
→ Optional Fillings
03 - 5 oz cooked chicken breast, shredded
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small zucchini, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ Seasoning
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Cooking
11 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
# How to Prepare:
01 - If using chicken and vegetables, sauté red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion in a skillet with a small amount of oil for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add shredded chicken, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and warm through. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - Lay one flour tortilla flat and evenly sprinkle with 2.5 oz (approximately half of the total) shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add a portion of the filling mixture and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Top with another 2.5 oz of shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to encase the filling.
03 - Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the folded tortilla in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat the process with remaining tortillas and fillings.
04 - Cut each cooked quesadilla into wedges. Serve immediately, accompanied by salsa, guacamole, or sour cream if desired.
