Chicken and Vegetable Quesadillas Recipe
The seasoning used on the chicken and vegetables in this recipe is so full of flavor that it takes these quesadillas over the top!
Serving6 people
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, dice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 12 flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
Equipment
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite sized pieces and add to bowl of seasoning.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers to bowl.
- Toss to combine and coat chicken and ingredients in seasoning.
- Heat a skillet to medium-high heat and pour in olive oil.
- Saute chicken and vegetable mixture for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are soft.
- Place equal amounts of the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture on half of the tortillas, sprinkle on some cheese and place another tortilla on top.
- Cook quesadillas on a nonstick skillet on medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown.
- Cut into slices and top with sour cream.
Notes
- Feel free to change up the veggies to your families favorites!
Nutrition
Calories: 492 kcal · Carbohydrates: 38 g · Protein: 27 g · Fat: 26 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 80 mg · Sodium: 892 mg · Potassium: 525 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 1804 IU · Vitamin C: 71 mg · Calcium: 387 mg · Iron: 3 mg