Ultimate Loaded Chicken Quesadillas Recipe #quesadillas #mexican #food - Guide Recipe
Ultimate Loaded Chicken Quesadillas Recipe #quesadillas #mexican #food
Loaded Chicken Quesadillas - The ultimate Quesadillas recipe! These are brimming with two kinds of gooey melted cheese and a flavorful , fajita style chicken and sautéed pepper filling. Talk about delicious Mexican comfort food everyone will go crazy for! #quesadillas #mexican #food
Ingredients:
6 oz. cheddar cheese , shredded (1 1/2 cups)
6 oz. monterrey jack cheese , shredded (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , diced into 1/2-inch cubes
6 (10-inch burrito size) flour tortillas
3 Tbsp butter , melted
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tsp olive oil , divided
2 cups chopped bell pepper (about 2 , I use red and green)
2/3 cup chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Guacamole , sour cream , pico de gallo or salsa , for serving (optional)*
Instructions:
- First , toss chicken with chili powder , cumin , salt and pepper (about 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper).
- Then , heat 2 tsp olive oil in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook and turn occasionally until fully cooked through , about 6 minutes. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
- Next , heat remaining 2 tsp oil in same skillet. Add bell pepper and red onion and saute until tender , about 6 minutes , while adding in garlic during last 1 minute. Transfer to bowl with chicken , pour in lime and toss.
- Then , brush top side of tortillas with melted butter. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels , heat over medium heat. Toss cheeses together.
- Transfer one tortilla buttered side down to skillet. Working quickly sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese evenly over one half side of the tortilla then sprinkle with about 3/4 cup of the chicken mixture. Fold top half over , repeat with a second tortilla (you can fit two in the skillet at once).
- Let cook until golden brown on bottom about 2 minutes , then carefully turn to opposite side and continue to cook until golden brown on bottom.
- Repeat process with remaining tortillas , cheese and filling. Cut each quesadilla into 2 or 3 wedges. Serve warm with desired toppings.
- Serve and enjoy!