Quesadilla recipe easy
A quesadilla is a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla that is filled primarily with cheese, and sometimes meats, spices, and other fillings such as chocolate, and then cooked on a griddle or stove. Traditionally, a corn tortilla is used, but it can also be made with a flour tortilla.
Quesadillas can be a healthy choice. Homemade quesadillas can have all the food groups you need for an easy, healthy meal. If you make a basic quesadilla it already has protein, fat, and grains. If you add a serving of vegetables and beans then your quesadilla will include every food group for a healthy meal.
The quesadilla is crispy on the outside without being hard, and it’s moist on the inside, the melted cheese providing a contrast. You need really good melting cheese and good tortillas. Aside from the flavors, you’ve got to pay attention to the mouthfeel, it’s crispy then creamy then soft then crispy-crunchy.
It’s simple and easy to make. All that you need is a tortilla and some cheese. But a quesadilla is so much more than a tortilla with melted cheese inside. You can add meat, vegetables, jalapeños, or even salsa.
2 medium chicken breasts – pounded to ½ inch thick
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
Olive oil
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 to 4 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese – or as needed
6 large flour tortillas
4 tablespoons unsalted butter – or as needed for the pan
Salt and pepper to taste
Once the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove it from the pan using a wide spatula.
Melt another 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet, and cook the other side of the quesadilla until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
