Chicken Quesadilla Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the Kitchen Episode 542

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option and more budget-friendly.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken breast

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken thighs

More nutritious and cheaper alternative.

Cut chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces.

Season chicken with salt, pepper, chili powder, granulated garlic, granulated onion, paprika, and oregano.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a little bit of butter.

Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes until fully cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool slightly on a plate.

Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush one side of a tortilla with vegetable oil.

Place cheese on the oiled side of the tortilla, followed by a few pieces of chicken.

Add more cheese on top to help hold the quesadilla together.

Fold the tortilla over and place it oil side down onto the grill pan.

Press down slightly and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is crispy and the cheese has melted.

Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Remove from the grill pan and cut into thirds.

Serve with pico de gallo or guacamole.

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