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Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions:
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cumin. Grill or pan-cook until fully cooked. Shred the chicken with forks.
- Saute Vegetables: In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, sliced bell peppers, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Season Vegetables: Add ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine.
- Combine Chicken and Vegetables: Add the shredded chicken to the pan with sautéed vegetables. Mix well until the chicken is coated with the spices.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Spoon a portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
- Cook Quesadillas: Heat a pan or griddle over medium heat. Place the assembled quesadillas on the hot surface and cook until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted, flipping once.
- Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the heat and cut them into wedges. Serve with optional toppings such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate):
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 400-450
- Total Fat: 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: 8-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60-70mg
- Sodium: 800-1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30-35g
- Dietary Fiber: 3-5g
- Sugars: 2-3g
- Protein: 20-25g
Note: Nutrition facts can vary based on specific brands and quantities of ingredients used. Adjustments may be needed based on individual dietary needs.