Chicken Quesadillas

🥄 Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound chicken breast, (each breast sliced in half lengthwise)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons soy sauce, (divided)
• 1 medium onion, (diced (white or yellow))
• 1 medium bell pepper, (diced (any color))
• 1 large jalapeño pepper (diced (optional))
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, (divided)
• 6 large flour tortillas ((10-inch burrito size))
• 3 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
• For serving: sour cream, salsa, and guacamole

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the chicken: In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Sprinkle the seasoning mix on both sides of the chicken breast.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts, drizzle with 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and set aside to rest.

4. 4

   To the same skillet, add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and remaining 2 teaspoons of soy sauce. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions and peppers are tender and cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat.

5. 5

   Chop the cooked chicken into small bite-sized chunks and add it back to the skillet with the onions and peppers. Stir to combine and set aside.

6. 6

   Warm up the tortillas: Melt ½ tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a flour tortilla and cook for about 15 seconds per side. Transfer the tortilla to a plate, cover it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap to keep it warm, and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.

7. 7

   Assemble: Add a tortilla to the same hot skillet and top with ½ cup of shredded cheese, followed by some of the chicken mixture, and another ½ cup of shredded cheese. Place the second warmed tortilla on top and lightly press down to help the quesadilla keep its shape.

8. 8

   Cook: Cook the quesadilla for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the bottom of the quesadilla is golden-brown, and the cheese has fully melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

9. 9

   Serve: Slice each quesadilla into 4 pieces and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.