easy chicken quesadillas

Name: Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, plus more for chicken if needed; 2 large green onions, sliced; 1/2 large red pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 large jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped; 1 large chicken breast, poached and shredded; 1/2 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning; red pepper flakes, to taste; 4 large flour tortillas; extra-old cheddar cheese, grated; 1 small can corn kernels, drained and warmed; 1 large ripe avocado, pitted, sliced and peeled; fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish; mexican crema (substitute light sour cream)

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Jul 2, 2019

Absolutely delicious, this easy dish is a great meal to have anytime you're craving Mexican food! Although simple and quick to prepare, this recipe has bold flavors everyone will enjoy!

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Quesadillas on a plate with a small dipping bowl of sour cream.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for chicken if needed
2 large green onions, sliced
1/2 large red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 large jalapeno pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped
1 large chicken breast, poached and shredded
1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning
red pepper flakes, to taste
4 large flour tortillas
extra-old cheddar cheese, grated
1 small can corn kernels, drained and warmed
1 large ripe avocado, pitted, sliced and peeled
fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
mexican crema (substitute light sour cream)

How To Make easy chicken quesadillas

Step 1

In a medium skillet over medium, heat oil. Season chicken breast and cook on both sides in hot oil until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add onions, red and jalapeño peppers; sauté until just tender, 3 minutes. Meanwhile, heat up the kernels and keep warm. Transfer sautéed veggies to a bowl; set aside. Return sliced chicken to the pan and season with *Old El Paso and chili flakes. Warm it up until ready to assemble
Step 3

Preheat oven to 170ºF. In a large saucepan over medium, heat pan until very warm. Add, one at a time, tortilla; spread cheese on half of the tortilla, 4 slices chicken, top with sautéed veggies, niblets, 4 slices avocado and sprinkle with cilantro. Fold tortilla over half and using a spatula, press down to flatten tortilla.
Step 4

Cook until tortilla is browned and carefully flip quesadilla over; cook until browned. Place quesadilla on a baking sheet and transfer in preheated oven while cooking the rest. Slice quesadillas in thirds and serve with salsa and/or sour cream
Step 5

Note: For more “heat” add ancho chili powder
Step 6

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