Quick Quesadillas

Quick Quesadillas

Adapted from an internet recipe.
I say quick for these as I use a microwave and only a few ingredients. These are excellent for a quick meal. This is basically a make with what you have on hand or want to use. A full quesadilla uses 2 tortillas, a half quesadilla use 1 tortilla that is folded. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 serving

Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 2 flour or corn tortillas, 8-10 inch size
  • cooked chicken, chopped
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • sour cream, for serving, as desired, Shortcut

Instructions
 

  • This will make 1 full quesadilla. Place both tortillas on a microwave safe plate, microwave for 15 seconds. Remove the top tortilla, sprinkle some Cheddar or Mozzarella on the tortilla on the plate.
  • Spread some chopped chicken on the Cheddar. I had some diced red bell pepper on hand so I added some of that as well.
  • Sprinkle some Cheddar, then some Mozzarella over the chicken.
  • Place the other tortilla on top and press down just a little to even everything out. Place back in the microwave for 1 to 1½ minutes.
  • Cut in half or quarters, top with sour cream, serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Sour Cream.
Variants: 1. Use cheeses of your choice. 2. Add refried beans. 3. Add chopped green chilies. 4. Use no meat or add cooked chopped meats of your choice.

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