Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Toss with chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well-coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes until shimmering. Add the chicken chunks and cook for approximately 6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add sliced bell peppers and chopped red onion to the same skillet, sauté for about 6 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, drizzle fresh lime juice, and toss everything until well-combined.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a separate skillet. Brush one side of each tortilla with the melted butter.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of the cheese, add the chicken-vegetable filling, fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook the filled quesadilla for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from skillet, let it cool slightly before cutting into wedges. Serve warm with optional toppings.
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Notes
Store leftover quesadillas in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil before freezing for up to 2 months. To reheat, bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or use an air fryer for crispy results in about 10 minutes.
