Chicken and Green Chile Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 4 large tortillas
• 1 teaspoon ground epazote
• 3 cups grated Oaxaca
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt together.

2. 2

   Sprinkle the spices over both sides of chicken breast.

3. 3

   Place the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.

4. 4

   Cook the chicken on one side until browned, approximately 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Flip the chicken and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F, approximately 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and rest for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Shred the chicken breasts.

8. 8

   Place a tortilla in a pan over medium heat.

9. 9

   Add ¼ of the chicken to one side of the tortilla.

10. 10

    Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon epazote over the chicken.

11. 11

    Top with ¾ cup Oaxaca.

12. 12

    Add the red pepper and green chiles.

13. 13

    Close the tortilla and cook for approximately 3 minutes until the tortilla is lightly browned.

14. 14

    Flip the quesadilla and cook for 3 minutes more or until the cheese has melted.

15. 15

    Remove the quesadilla and slice into 3 pieces.

16. 16

    Repeat with remaining quesadillas and serve.