Chicken Quesadillas

Here’s a great recipe for Chicken Quesadillas:

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
• ½ cup cooked black beans (optional)
• ½ cup corn kernels (optional)
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• ½ onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter, for cooking
• Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chicken:
   • Season chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   • Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
   • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
2. Cook the veggies:
   • In the same skillet, sauté the bell pepper and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Assemble the quesadillas:
   • Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle half of it with cheese. Add some shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, black beans, and corn (if using), then sprinkle more cheese on top.
   • Fold the tortilla in half to cover the fillings.
4. Cook the quesadillas:
   • Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
   • Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
5. Serve:
   • Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Enjoy these crispy, cheesy chicken quesadillas for lunch, dinner, or as a snack!