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Chicken Quesadillas

Crispy folded tortillas filled with melted cheese and spiced chicken, ready in 20 minutes and easy to customise.

Time
20 min
Serves
2
Effort
lazy
Calories per serving
~520 kcal
Spice
mild
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Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • chicken breast, diced1
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • smoked paprika1/2 tsp
  • salt and pepperto taste
  • olive oil1 tbsp
  • large tortillas4
  • cheddar cheese, grated100 g
  • red pepper, thinly sliced1/2
  • salsa or soured creamto serve

Method

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  1. 1

    Toss the diced chicken with the cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through with no pink in the middle. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    Wipe out the pan. Lay one tortilla flat in the pan over medium heat. Scatter half the cheese over one half of the tortilla, then top with half the cooked chicken and red pepper.

  4. 4

    Fold the tortilla in half over the filling. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until golden and crisp and the cheese has melted.

  5. 5

    Repeat with the second tortilla and remaining filling.

  6. 6

    Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa or soured cream.

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