Chicken Quesadillas

Makes 4 quesadillas · 1 per serving

FOR THE QUESADILLAS

FOR THE GUACAMOLE

Steps

1. Step 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan.

   • 1 tbspunsalted butter

2. Step 2

   Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle shredded chicken, cheddar cheese and salsa over half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over to enclose the filling.

   • 3 tbspshredded cooked chicken
   • ⅜ cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese
   • 2 tbspmild salsa

3. Step 3

   Cook 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden and the cheese begins to melt, then carefully flip and cook another 2 minutes until both sides are crisp and the cheese is fully melted.

4. Step 4

   Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board, let rest 1 minute, then slice into three wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding the remaining butter to the pan as needed.

   • 1 tbspunsalted butter

5. Step 5

   For the guacamole, mash the avocado in a small bowl until mostly smooth, then stir in lime juice, salt and chopped cilantro; adjust seasoning to taste.

   • 1ripe avocado
   • 1 tbsplime juice
   • ¼ tspsalt
   • 1 tbspfresh cilantro leaves, chopped