Corn Tortilla Quesadilla

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp paprika
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp cayenne
• ⅛ tsp pepper
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing tortillas
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced bell pepper (color of your choice)
• ½ cup corn
• ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 16 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheese (I like sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack)
• Salsa, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, etc., for topping if desired

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, cayenne, and pepper.
• Rub chicken breasts all over with the spice mixture.
• Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove to cutting board and once cool enough to touch, dice and put in a medium bowl.
• In the same pan you cooked the chicken in (add more olive oil if needed), add onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3 minutes to soften a bit. Add corn and black beans and cook for another minute to heat through. Add mixture to chicken in bowl and toss to combine.
• Either clean out the skillet you’ve been using or heat a griddle to medium heat (I like to use a griddle because I can cook a few quesadillas at a time). Brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil.
• Place a tortilla oil-side down in the skillet. Top with some shredded cheese and about ½ cup of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle more cheese on top and top with another tortilla oil-side up.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, until cheese melts and tortilla gets crispy. Use a spatula to flip the quesadilla over and cook for another minute, or until the second side is also crispy. If the tortilla starts curling up, just use a spatula to press it down. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and chicken mixture.
• Place quesadillas on a cutting board and cut each into quarters. Serve with sour cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro, and any other toppings you desire.