Chicken, Mushroom & Red Pepper Quesadillas
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
20
minutesTotal time
40
minutesQuesadillas are the kind of meal that everyone loves! This recipe is also a great way to sneak in mushrooms for those who aren’t big fans, like my daughter and other picky eaters ;). Serve with your favorite sauce for extra deliciousness!
Ingredients
- Filling
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 tbsp olive oil
2 chicken breasts (400 g), cut into 4 thin cutlets
1 yellow onion, diced
1 pack of cremini mushrooms (227 g), finely chopped (about 1/8 inch pieces)
1 red bell pepper, diced
- Assembly
4 to 6 large corn tortillas
3 cups grated cheese (ideally a mix of sharp cheddar and mozzarella)
- For serving: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro sauce, etc.
Instructions
- Prepare the spice mix. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Season the chicken. Place the chicken cutlets in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp of olive oil, and 2 ½ tbsp of the spice mix. Toss with your hands to coat evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes per side, until fully cooked in the center. Verify the doneness by cutting one chicken in half. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into small pieces.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes, then add the mushrooms and red pepper. Sprinkle the remaining spice mix (you should have approx. 1 tbsp) and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cooked chicken and remove from heat.
- Assemble the quesadillas. Place some cheese on half of a tortilla, then add a few spoonfuls of the filling. Top with more cheese and fold the tortilla in half. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Cook the quesadillas. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadillas for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Add a little olive oil if needed.
- Cut each quesadilla into 3 or 4 wedges and serve with your favorite sauces.
