Chicken and Vegetable Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 4-6 flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the jalapeno and garlic, and cook for another minute.
3. Add the cooked chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
5. Lay out the tortillas on a clean work surface. Place a heaping spoonful of the chicken and vegetable mixture in the center of each tortilla.
6. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese, and fold the tortilla in half.
7. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the quesadillas in the skillet and cook until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8. Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Interesting Facts

• Quesadillas are a traditional Mexican dish.
• Quesadillas are usually filled with cheese, but can also be filled with a variety of other ingredients.
• Quesadillas are typically served as an appetizer or snack, but can also make a great main dish.