Chicken Quesadillas
Mexican food at its finest! This Mexican classic recipe is made with flour tortilla and a delicious chicken filling then loaded with cheese. Serve with salsa or pico de gallo to take these chicken quesadillas to the next level!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Chicken
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 4 tbsp Oil
- 1 Onions
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Tomato Purée
- 2 Tortilla
- Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken into small bite-size pieces and add into a bowl along with the rest of the marinade ingredients then mix until fully incorporated and set aside for 30 minutes to marinate
- 2
Once the chicken has marinated for at least 30 minutes in a pan heat up 2 tbsp of the oil on medium heat until hot
- 3
Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes
- 4
As the chicken is cooking finely dice the onion and bell pepper then add into the pan and cook on medium heat for a further 4-5 minutes
- 5
Finely dice the tomato then add into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes
- 6
Add the tomato purée and cook for a further 2-3 minutes on medium heat then set the mixture aside
- 7
In a griddle pan heat up the remaining oil on medium heat until hot – ensure that you spread the oil all over the pan
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and add a single tortilla then top with mozzarella cheese
- 9
Add the chicken mixture on top then top with the remaining cheese and cover with another tortilla
- 10
Increase heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side
- 11
Baste the top of the tortilla and flip over then cook for another 3-4 minutes
- 12
Serve alongside a dip of homemade salsa, a side of yellow rice and enjoy!