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Chicken Quesadilla with Pico de Gallo

A quick, satisfying chicken quesadilla served with a bright, fresh pico de gallo.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 1 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 flour tortilla (12 inch)
  • 80 grams shredded cheese
  • 100 grams chicken breast, cooked or leftover dice or shred
  • 1/2 red or green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 small onion thinly sliced for cooking
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
  • 50 grams sour cream for topping
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped for pico de gallo
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced (optional)
  • 2 tomatoes diced for pico de gallo
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 lime lime juiced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet or frying pan
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the thinly sliced half onion and diced half bell pepper to the pan and sauté until softened, about 4–6 minutes.
  3. Dice or shred the cooked chicken breast and add to the pan; cook until heated through and lightly browned, about 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Wipe the pan clean and return to medium heat. Place the 12-inch flour tortilla in the pan, sprinkle half the shredded cheese over one side, then top with the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture and the remaining cheese.
  5. Fold the tortilla in half and cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  6. Meanwhile, make the pico de gallo: combine the diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, minced jalapeno (if using), chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently to combine.
  7. Cut the quesadilla into wedges, serve topped with a dollop of sour cream and a side of pico de gallo.

Notes

  • Use leftover cooked chicken to save time.
  • Adjust jalapeno to control heat.
  • Grate cheese fresh for better melt.
  • Warm tortillas briefly before filling to prevent splitting.