Chicken Quesadilla

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins

Servings: 4 quesadillas

Recipe by Lais Dennis

Ingredients:

• 2 medium chicken breasts, diced or shredded

• 1 orange, yellow or green bell pepper, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• ½ yellow onion, diced

• 1 Tablespoon paprika

• 1 Tablespoon chili powder

• 2 cups Mexican style or fancy blend cheese

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 4 medium soft tortillas

• Salt to taste

Optional toppings:

• Salsa

• Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

• Guacamole

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl place the diced or shredded chicken and sprinkle paprika, chili powder, and salt. Stir and set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until it is hot and simmering. Add the bell peppers and onions. Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture and stir. Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until the onion is slightly brown, 5-7 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a different bowl.

3. Using the same skillet, add the chicken and cook thoroughly, 8-10 minutes. Mix the cooked chicken with the vegetables.

4. Assemble the tortillas: in a large skillet over low-medium heat, add the tortilla, top half of the tortilla with about a quarter cup of cheese. Spread one quarter of the chicken and vegetables on top of the cheese. Top with a quarter cup of cheese.

5. Fold the empty tortilla half over the toppings, pressing gently with a spatula. Cook each side of the tortilla until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

6. When all quesadillas are ready, slice into three pie-shaped wedges with a knife or pizza cutter. Enjoy with toppings!