Chicken Cheese Quesadillas

The ultimate Quesadilla recipe! These are loaded with two kinds of gooey melted cheese and a flavorful, fajita style chicken and sautéed pepper filling.

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Ingredients

 * 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
 * 2 tsp chili powder
 * 1 tsp ground cumin
 * Salt and freshly ground black pepper
 * 4 tsp olive oil, divided
 * 2 cups chopped bell pepper (about 2, I use red and green)
 * 2/3 cup chopped red onion
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
 * 6 (10-inch burrito size) flour tortillas
 * 3 Tbsp butter, melted
 * 6 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
 * 6 oz. monterrey jack cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
 * Guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo or salsa, for serving (optional)*
 * corn and black beans (optional)*

Instructions

 * 1) Toss chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper (about 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper).
 * 2) Heat 2 tsp olive oil in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook and turn occasionally until fully cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
 * 3) Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in same skillet. Add bell pepper and red onion and saute until tender, about 6 minutes, while adding in garlic during last 1 minute. Transfer to bowl with chicken, pour in lime and toss.
 * 4) Brush top side of tortillas with melted butter. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels, heat over medium heat. Toss cheeses together.
 * 5) Transfer one tortilla buttered side down to skillet. Working quickly sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese evenly over one half side of the tortilla then sprinkle with about 3/4 cup of the chicken mixture. Fold top half over, repeat with a second tortilla (you can fit two in the skillet at once).
 * 6) Let cook until golden brown on bottom about 2 minutes, then carefully turn to opposite side and continue to cook until golden brown on bottom.
 * 7) Repeat process with remaining tortillas, cheese and filling. Cut each quesadilla into 2 or 3 wedges. Serve warm with desired toppings.