Chicken Quesadillas

Name: Chicken Quesadillas
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken, cooked, shredded; 250 g Red pepper; 150 g Onion; 150 g Corn; 1 tsp Paprika; ½ tsp Cumin; Black pepper; 6 large Tortilla; 240 g Cheese, grated; 10–15 ml Cooking oil; Lime (optional); Fresh tomato (optional); Yogurt, plain (optional)

Skillet-crisp tortillas filled with cooked chicken, peppers, onion, corn and melted cheese.

Serves 6

Ingredients

Filling

600 gChicken, cooked, shredded
250 gRed pepper
150 gOnion
150 gCorn
1 tspPaprika
½ tspCumin
Black pepper

Assembly

6 largeTortilla
240 gCheese, grated
10–15 mlCooking oil

Optional additions

Lime (optional)
Fresh tomato (optional)
Yogurt, plain (optional)

Equipment

Frying pan

Method

Slice the red pepper and onion. Cook them in a skillet until softened, then stir in the paprika, cumin and black pepper. Combine with the cooked shredded chicken and corn to make the filling.
Divide the filling and grated cheese among the large tortillas and fold them over. Cook in a skillet with the oil until the tortillas are golden and the cheese has melted.
Add optional lime, tomato or plain yogurt if using. For later assembly, keep the filling separate and assemble the quesadillas when ready to cook.

Recipe note: Cooking times and results may vary depending on ingredients, equipment and preparation. Always follow appropriate food-safety practices.