Spicy Chicken Quesadilla

This Spicy Chicken Quesadilla is a delightful blend of tender, seasoned chicken and gooey cheese, wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a late-night snack, it packs a punch of flavor with a hint of spice that will satisfy your midnight cravings.

Ingredients

• Boneless chicken breast - 250 grams
• Tortillas (flour or corn) - 2 large
• Shredded mozzarella cheese - 100 grams
• Shredded cheddar cheese - 50 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Jalapeño pepper - 1 small, finely chopped
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Sour cream - for serving
• Salsa - for serving

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the boneless chicken breast to the skillet, season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper and chopped jalapeño. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
4. On one half of each tortilla, layer the sliced chicken, sautéed peppers, mozzarella, cheddar, and chopped cilantro.
5. Fold the tortillas over to create a half-moon shape.
6. Wipe the skillet clean, return it to medium heat, and cook the quesadillas for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
7. Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains vegetables for added vitamins and minerals.

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