mexicanutama· 4 servings
Quesadilla
MBG-eligible
Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced white onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
- 2Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over it.
- 3Add half of the chicken, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro on top of the cheese, then drizzle with a little lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- 4Cover with a second tortilla and press gently; cook until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese begins to melt, about 2‑3 minutes.
- 5Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is fully melted, another 2‑3 minutes.
- 6Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for a minute, then cut into wedges and serve with extra lime wedges and salsa if desired.
Source: llm-generated