Authentic Tex-Mex Quesadilla

How to Make Authentic Tex-Mex Quesadilla at Home

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Ingredients

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cooked chicken
• 1 medium bell peppers
• 1 medium onion
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small jalapeño

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Chop the onion and bell pepper into thin strips.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are softened.

4. 4

   While the vegetables are cooking, shred or chop the cooked chicken.

5. 5

   Add the cooked chicken to the skillet along with salt and black pepper. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

6. 6

   Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

7. 7

   In a separate skillet, place one flour tortilla over medium heat.

8. 8

   Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla.

9. 9

   Add a portion of the chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the cheese.

10. 10

    Sprinkle another 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the filling.

11. 11

    Cover with another tortilla and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown.

12. 12

    Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

13. 13

    Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before cutting it into wedges.

14. 14

    Repeat steps 7-13 for the second quesadilla.

15. 15

    Serve warm with sour cream and optional jalapeño slices on the side.