Chicken Quesadillas Peppers (Printable)
Tender chicken with peppers and cheese folded into crispy tortillas for a flavorful meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10 ounces), thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Quesadillas
12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inch diameter)
13 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 7 ounces)
14 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 3.5 ounces)
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
→ To Serve
16 - Sour cream
17 - Salsa
18 - Lime wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add sliced bell peppers and red onion. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
03 - Wipe out skillet and reduce heat to medium. Place one tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle ¼ of the cheddar and mozzarella over half of the tortilla, then top with a quarter of the chicken and sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro if using.
04 - Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted.
05 - Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute before slicing into wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
06 - Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of cheddar and mozzarella creates this perfect stretch factor that restaurant places rarely achieve
- These come together faster than delivery can arrive, especially if you use leftover chicken
02 -
- Cold tortillas crack when folded, so let them sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before using
- Do not overstuff or the cheese will ooze out and burn in the pan
03 -
- A cast iron skillet creates the crispiest exterior and most even heating
- Let the cooked chicken rest in its spices for at least 10 minutes before assembling