Description
Indulge in these tender chicken tortillas, bursting with flavor and melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, this dish combines succulent chicken, colorful bell peppers, and rich cheese wrapped in warm tortillas. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll create a comforting meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. **Marinate Chicken**: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. **Sauté Aromatics**: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced onion; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- 3. **Cook Chicken**: Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- 4. **Add Bell Peppers**: Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook until they soften slightly (4-5 minutes).
- 5. **Assemble Tortillas**: Lay a tortilla flat, fill it with the chicken-pepper mixture, sprinkle with cheese, and fold tightly.
- 6. **Cook Tortillas**: In a clean skillet over medium heat, cook folded tortillas seam-side down until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tortilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg