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Chicken, Cheese and Green Pepper Tortillas

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In the home kitchen, where the aroma of sizzling chicken, melted cheese, and vibrant green peppers fills the air. It must mean Chicken, Cheese and Green Pepper Tortillas and any second now the kids will appear. Here, amidst the pots and pans, we create the delightful harmony of flavours in chicken, cheese and green pepper tortillas. Join us as we celebrate the joy of homemade goodness and the art of creating a fiesta on your plate.

The Magic Trio: Chicken, Cheese, and Green Peppers:
In the world of culinary delights, some combinations are simply meant to be. Chicken, cheese and green peppers that blend together in perfect harmony, creating flavours and textures that tantalize the taste buds. Let’s take a closer look at each component:
  1. Chicken: Tender, juicy chicken breast, seasoned and cooked to golden-brown perfection, serves as the savoury foundation of the tortillas.
  2. Cheese: Melted cheese, gooey and irresistible, binds the filling together and adds a rich creaminess that elevates every bite.
  3. Green Peppers: Crisp green peppers, sautéed until tender-crisp, impart a fresh, zesty flavour and vibrant colour to our tortillas. These balance the richness of the chicken and cheese with their brightness.
Ingredients Straight from the larder:
The beauty of chicken, cheese, and green pepper tortillas lies in their simplicity and versatility. With a few pantry staples and a bit of creativity, you can quickly whip up a fiesta on your plate. Here’s what you’ll need:
  • Flour Tortillas: Soft and pliable, flour tortillas serve as the perfect vessel for our flavourful filling.
  • Cooked Chicken Breast: Whether grilled, baked, or pan-seared, cooked chicken breast adds protein-packed goodness and hearty flavour to our tortillas.
  • Cheese: Choose your favourite melting cheese – cheddar, Monterey Jack or pepper jack – and shred it generously for maximum meltability.
  • Green Peppers: Crisp green peppers, sliced into strips, bring a burst of colour and freshness to our tortillas.
  • Seasonings: A sprinkle of salt, pepper and your favourite spices – think cumin, chili powder or paprika – adds depth and complexity.
Crafting the Perfect Tortilla:
Making chicken, cheese, and green pepper tortillas is a breeze, and the results are oh-so-satisfying. Here’s how you do it:
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
  2. Add the sliced green peppers to the skillet and sauté until they’re tender-crisp and slightly charred around the edges. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the chicken, cheese and green pepper to the tortillas and fold per recipe.
  4. Then cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.

Once your chicken, cheese, and green pepper tortillas are hot off the skillet, it’s time to dig in! Serve them with your favourite toppings – salsa, sour cream, avocado slices – and let the fiesta begin. These tortillas aren’t just a meal; they’re a celebration of flavour, creativity, and the joy of homemade goodness.

In a world filled with fast food and pre-packaged meals, it’s deeply satisfying about creating a homemade dish from scratch. So gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet and let the magic begin. Lets face it, when it comes to good food, every meal is a brilliant.

Chicken, Cheese and Pepper Tortillas Recipe - TheRecipe.Website

Chicken, Cheese and Green Pepper Tortillas

A simple and superb recipe that's so easy even I can do it. These are always popular and nothing is ever left. Adjust the spice mix to you favourites or just experiment.
4.78 from 77 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cheddar, Cheese, Chicken, Monterey Jack, Spice, Tortillas/Wraps
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Tortillas
Calories: 343kcal

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • Add the chilli powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl and add the chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken.
    1 ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt, ground black pepper
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Add chicken into skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
    2 large chicken breasts, oil
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
  • Add the sliced green peppers to the skillet and sauté until they’re tender-crisp and slightly charred around the edges. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
    2 medium green bell peppers
  • Place the tortillas on a flat clean surface and add chicken, cheese and peppers to each one. Place the mixture in a straight line in the middle of the tortilla going away from you..
    4 large tortillas, 1 cup Monterey jack
  • Fold the bottom part of the tortilla just over the mixture creating the base so nothing can escape and then repeat from the top part. Then fold the tortilla in over the mixture and roll to create a cylindrical cigar shape.
  • Repeat with the other tortillas and then add to the skillet.
  • Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Cut into two and serve with dips and sides if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg