Whether you’re having friends over to watch the game or to play a few board games, Game-Night Quesadillas are the true winners! Well, more accurately, anyone who eats them is the winner! A victorious mixture of tender pan-seared red bell peppers and mushrooms adds extra brightness and beefiness to the already deliciously-savory and juicy chicken and sharp, melty cheese. Everything gets wrapped up in crispy-crunchy tortilla, perfect for packing in tons of flavor and carrying your favorite Tex-Mex garnishes! Game-Night Quesadillas are the trophy dinner of choice no matter your choice of game!
Ingredients
For the quesadillas:
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/4 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large flour tortillas
Optional garnishes:
- salsa, to taste
- sour cream, to taste
- fresh cilantro, to taste
- lime wedges, to taste
- avocado, sliced, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2 –Add the flour and the chili powder and cook, stirring, until the raw flour smell disappears, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3 –Gradually whisk in the stock.
Step 4 –Add the bell pepper, the mushrooms, and the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 5 –Transfer the saucepan from the heat and stir in the cheese.
Step 6 –Heat 1/2 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Step 7 –Spread 1/2 of the vegetable-chicken mixture on a tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
Step 8 –Top the vegetable-chicken mixture with a second tortilla and cook in the hot oil, flipping once, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 9 –Repeat the pan-frying process with the remaining oil, the remaining tortillas, and the remaining vegetable-chicken mixture.
Step 10 –Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve topped with your favorite garnishes.
