Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (about 8 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Guacamole (optional, see above)
  • Salsa, for serving (optional, see above)
  • Sour cream, for serving (optional)

Method

  • Combine the cheeses in a medium bowl.
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with half of the chicken, half of the cilantro, and and half of the cheese mixture.
  • Top with a second tortilla and cook until the underside of the bottom tortilla is golden brown in several spots and half of the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
  • Using a spatula, carefully flip the quesadilla over and cook until the underside of the second tortilla is crisp and golden brown in several spots and all of the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Slide the quesadilla from the pan onto a cutting board and cut into wedges.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a second quesadilla.
  • Serve topped with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream, if desired.