How to make chicken quesadillas in a Pan - طريقة تحضير كاساديا الدجاج بالتورتيلا

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber; corn tortillas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a healthier protein alternative, while canned chicken is more affordable.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories; banana peppers are often less expensive.

Mix the chicken with the spices (paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin) and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

In a frying pan, fry the chicken for about 7 minutes, stirring continuously.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

In the same frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped onion and red bell pepper.

Fry the vegetables for about 2-3 minutes until softened.

Prepare the tortillas by adding some mozzarella cheese on each one.

Add a portion of the fried vegetables and more chicken on top of the cheese.

Toast the filled tortillas in the frying pan until the cheese melts, flipping halfway to achieve a golden color.

Serve the quesadillas with salsa or your preferred salad.

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