These Italian Chicken Quesadillas are perfect for lunch, dinner or even just a snack. Paired with my easy Greek Yogurt Dip they will be a hit with your entire family!
8ouncePackage 6-Cheese Italian blendor 2 cups Italian cheeses
4Large tortillas
2-3tablespoonsButter
Greek Yogurt Dip
8ouncesPlain Greek Yogurt
1tablespoonDried Italian Dressing Mix
2teaspoonsFresh chopped parsley
Instructions
Toss chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder to coat. cook chicken over medium-high heat. Remove to a cutting board to rest for at least five minutes, then finely chop or shred.
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add chicken to the skillat and let cook for a few minutes before flipping and cooking the other side. Remove from heat.
Stir in 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and fresh minced parsley.
Heat a second large skillet over medium heat. Butter 2 tortillas, and place one butter side down in the hot skillet. Layer 1/2 cup of cheese, half of the chicken mixture and another 1/2 cup of cheese, and a light drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Top with the second tortilla, butter side up. Cook for a few minutes, or until the bottom tortilla is golden and the cheese has begun to melt.
Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until both sides of the quesadilla are golden brown and cheese is melted through. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with the second quesadilla.
Serve immediately with Greek Yogurt Dip.
Greek Yogurt Dip
In a medium bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Italian dressing mix and chopped parsley. Taste, and add more dressing mix if desired. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve or up to 3 days. Serve with quesadillas.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 large quesadillas and serves 4 people 1 half each. You can easily double this recipe and make more quesadillas.