Simple to make Chicken & Shrimp Quesadilla

This absolute delicious Chicken and Shrimp Quesadilla is an quick and easy to make meal for any weeknight dinner. It includes flavorful chicken and shrimp that’s cut into bite size pieces. The peppers & onions are sauteed to perfection which gives a fajitas style taste. And the crispiness of the flour tortilla along with the gooey melted cheese brings the whole entire meal together for one outstanding quesadilla!

I don’t know who can relate but I love a no fuss meal! Quick and easy meals is always a win in my home! Less time spent in the kitchen means that I get to spend more time with my family or I can simply relax. But the coolest reason as to why I love this easy recipe, is that I can bring what I would usually have at a restaurant or takeout and make this my very own right at home! Sure, I get it! We all love to dine out every once and a while. For me, I think having the control to make your meal just the way you prefer it is everything.

Let’s Cook

But First here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 Thin Chicken Breast
• Raw Shrimp
• 1 Green Bell Pepper
• 1 Red Bell Pepper
• 1 Onion
• 4 Flour Tortilla
• Fiesta Shredded Cheese
• 1 packet of Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 Lime
• Olive Oil

How to Make Quesadillas:

Chicken

Start by cleaning the chicken with water and lemon or lime. Place chicken in a bowl, adding Olive Oil and Worcestershire sauce Allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Season Chicken with cumin, chili seasoning, Mrs. Dash Chicken. Another option is preparing the chicken the night before to marinate overnight in the fridge.

In a skillet add oil and heat on medium heat, then adding the chicken allowing the chicken to cook on both sides until the chicken is well done throughout. Remove chicken from skillet and allow the chicken to rest. The chicken will be so juicy and flavorful.

Shrimp

For this recipe you can use any size shrimp. I used what I had on hand which was the large Make sure the raw shrimp has been peeled and deveined. Season shrimp with the same seasonings, add a little olive oil to the skillet and sauté until shrimp turns pink remove from skillet and set aside.

Veggies

Chop the Bell peppers and Onions in slices. Add in the chop peppers and onions in the bowl with the chicken to be seasoned all together. Then add veggies to the skillet right before the chicken is done

Tortillas

Lightly brush oil onto the heated skillet heat the tortilla on both sides for 1 1/2 minutes then the second tortilla add in the cheese, next the chopped chicken, shrimp and veggie mixture. Then top with the other tortilla and carefully flip on the other side.

Need More Weeknight Meals? Try one of these recipes below.

• Turkey and Spinach Enchiladas
• Best Crispy Crunchy Fried Chicken
• Healthier Orange Chicken and Broccoli

How to plate it (Style)

Garnishes: Sour Cream, Guacamole, Salsa and Lime

• First, let’s serve this on a white or neutral plate or platter, we want every food item in the meal to stand out.
• Next, using the mini condiment serving bowls. One for the salsa and one for the sour cream helps keep everything looking nice and gives a restaurant quality presentation .
• Then layer each quesadilla on top of one another in different angles. Add of little meat mixture on top along with some onions and peppers. Option add a lime wedge on the side.
• Lastly, clean up the plate around all around the edges and corners.

What can you Eat with Quesadilla

• Refried Black Beans
• Mexican Rice
• Guacamole
• Side Shredded Lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños and red onions.