Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas

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Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas

A flavorful and creamy fusion of shredded chicken, ripe avocado, and melted cheese, wrapped in a crispy tortilla and cooked to perfection.

Key Ingredients:

– Shredded cooked chicken breast
– Ripe avocado, diced
– Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
– Tortillas (flour or corn)
– Salsa
– Sour cream
– Optional: diced onions, bell peppers, cilantro, lime juice

Characteristics:

– Creamy avocado adds a rich texture
– Shredded chicken provides protein and flavor
– Melted cheese binds the filling together
– Crispy tortilla adds a satisfying crunch
– Customizable with various toppings and fillings

Variations:

– Add diced onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra flavor
– Use different types of cheese or add feta for a tangy twist
– Serve with guacamole or salsa verde for added creaminess
– Make it a vegetarian option by substituting chicken with beans or roasted vegetables

Tips and Tricks:

– Use ripe avocados for the best flavor and texture
– Shred the chicken breast for easy filling
– Don’t overfill the tortilla for easy folding and cooking
– Experiment with different salsa and sour cream flavors for added depth

Ingredients:

  1. 2 (10-inch) tortillas (corn tortillas for gluten-free)
  2. 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  3. 1/2 cup cooked chicken, sliced or shredded
  4. 1/2 avocado, sliced
  5. 1/4 cup salsa verde
  6. 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Method:

Get the tortillas ready:
A big skillet should be heated to medium heat.

Put the quesadillas together:

  1. In the skillet, place one tortilla. Evenly distribute half of the Monterey Jack cheese shreds over the tortilla.
  2. Cover the cheese with the cooked chicken.
    Evenly distribute the avocado pieces on top of the chicken.
  3. Over the avocado, drizzle with the salsa verde.
    Add the chopped cilantro on top.

Place on top and cook:

  1. Pressing gently, place the second tortilla on top of the filling.
  2. Cook the tortilla for two to three minutes on each side, or until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is golden brown. To prevent burning the tortilla, you may need to change the temperature.

Serve:

  1. Take it out of the pan and give it a minute to cool down before slicing into wedges.
  2. Accompany with more salsa verde or your preferred dipping sauce.
  3. Savour your quesadillas with avocado and chicken.

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