Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Tender Chicken Tortillas Cheese. This easy-to-make dish wraps tender, seasoned chicken and colorful bell peppers in soft tortillas, topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these cheesy delights will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or a mix)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through (6-7 minutes per side).
- Transfer to a plate and shred the chicken with two forks.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced bell peppers until soft (3-5 minutes).
- Lay tortillas flat and fill each with shredded chicken, sautéed peppers, and cheese. Fold tightly.
- Cook filled tortillas in the skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes each).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg