Growing Chefs! Ontario Chicken Broccoli Quesadilla

Chicken Broccoli Quesadilla

A cheesy, crispy quesadilla packed with juicy chicken, bright green broccoli, and a punch of spices. This is a perfect recipe for using up leftover veggies and turning them into something deliciously melty and golden!”
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 Chicken breast, cut in half lengthwise1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets (2-3 cups)1/2 red pepper, diced2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)6 tablespoons olive oil Salt to taste4 medium tortillas2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing tortillas)
Equipment
Cutting boardChef's knifeMeasuring spoons and cupsLarge sauté panMixing bowlsTongs or spatulaTasting spoonsGraterDish towel

Directions

Get Organized!

Gather your mise en place — get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Get Prepped!

Season chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook chicken until fully cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside to cool slightly.

In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté red pepper for about 2 minutes until soft. Set aside.

Add another 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté broccoli florets with a pinch of salt for about 2 minutes until they turn bright green. Add ¼ cup water, cover the pan, and steam for 3 – 4 minutes until tender.

Chop cooked chicken and broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces. Mix together in a bowl with sautéed peppers, shredded cheese, and additional seasoning to taste (including cumin if using).

Get Cooking!

Wipe out the pan and heat it over medium.

Place one tortilla in the hot pan. Brush lightly with olive oil and flip it over so the brushed side is down.

On half the tortilla, layer a small handful of cheese, about ½ cup of the filling, and a little more cheese on top. Fold the tortilla over like a half moon and cook until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.

Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cut into wedges and serve warm.