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Quesadillas

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Vegetarian

Equipment

  • Griddle
  • Spatula
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 1 Tortilla
  • 1 cup Cheese
  • Chopped onion optional
  • Salsa optional
  • Chopped jalapeno optional
  • 1 Chicken Breast optional
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning

Instructions

  • Spray griddle (if using a griddle) with cooking spray
  • Turn on griddle to 350 degrees or stove top to medium-medium high
  • Chop onions if desired into small cubes
  • Chop jalapenos into small cubes if desired
  • Place tortilla on griddle
  • Add 1/4 cup cheese to half of the tortilla

Optional:

  • Add salsa, chopped onion, and jalapeno to cheese
  • Once cheese is melting, fold tortilla in half using a spatula
  • Let cheese continue to melt then take off and place on plate.

Chicken

  • If you would like to include chicken on your quesadilla, please follow these steps
  • using a cutting board, and sharp knife cut the chicken breast into small cubes
  • place a skillet on the stove top and turn to medium (5-6) heat
  • pour 1 tablespoon oil to pan
  • add chicken cubes to pan
  • sear chicken cubes, stirring occasionally until cooked all the way through
  • chicken is done when white all the way through (about 10- 12 minutes)
  • Add 2 tablespoons water to chicken
  • Add taco seasoning to chicken
  • let simmer for 3-4 minutes, until water is absorbed.
  • turn off stove
  • Add chicken to quesadilla or burrito