Chicken Avocado Quesadillas Fusion (Print Version)
Tender chicken with creamy avocado, peppers, and melted cheese stacked in crisp golden tortillas for a quick, flavorful meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
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½ small onion, finely chopped
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1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 medium ripe tomato, diced
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1 ripe Hass avocado, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 lime, juiced
→ Seasoning & Spices
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1 tablespoon fajita or taco seasoning
→ Dairy & Tortillas
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4 medium flour tortillas
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3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
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1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (mozzarella, cheddar)
# Steps to Follow:
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Season chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Sear chicken for approximately 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest before dicing to retain juices.
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In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté finely chopped onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic over medium heat for about 3 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
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Add diced tomatoes and fajita seasoning to the sautéed vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes until tomatoes soften and spices become aromatic. Incorporate diced rested chicken, stirring until mixture is evenly combined and heated through.
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Heat a clean skillet with a little oil over medium heat. Spread sour cream evenly over each flour tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, arrange avocado slices, and add a generous portion of the chicken-vegetable filling. Drizzle fresh lime juice and scatter chopped cilantro on top before folding tortillas in half.
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Cook folded quesadillas in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until tortillas are golden and crisp and cheese is fully melted.
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Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately with extra sour cream, lime wedges, salsa, or guacamole as desired.
# Additional Notes:
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Resting chicken before dicing preserves juiciness. Toasting tortillas lightly before filling enhances crispness.
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Leftover filling freezes well for convenient future meals.
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For gluten-free options, substitute flour tortillas with certified gluten-free tortillas.