Chicken Quesadillas



Flour tortillas
2 lbs. chicken breasts
1/2 large red pepper , finely sliced
1/2 large green pepper, finely sliced
1 medium onion, chopped

  • Chopped tomatoes
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • Whole serrano chiles, roughly chopped
  • Garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 2 teaspoons dried cumin
  • oil
  • grated mexican cheese mix
  • sour cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish


Directions:
* Heat 1 pan and 1 grill.
* Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken well on both sides. Remove chicken, chop into cubes and set aside. 
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and saute onion, garlic, peppers, serrano and cumin for a few minutes. Remove from heat and add lime juice.
Assemble and cook the tortillas:
Rub a cast iron skillet lightly with vegetable oil and heat over medium flame.
Sprinkle cheese all over the tortilla. Top with chicken, veggies, tomatoes and another tortilla. Toast on each side in the skillet until warmed through and cheese has completely melted. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

* Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with sour cream, guacamole. 

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