Chicken and Veggie Quesadilla with Mild Salsa

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A kid-friendly quesadilla loaded with shredded chicken, bell peppers, and cheese, served with a mild homemade tomato salsa. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs cooked shredded chicken, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mexican cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: To make the mild salsa, combine 1 large diced ripe tomato, 2 tbsp minced onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Stir gently and set aside to let flavors meld.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one 8-inch flour tortilla in the pan, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half the tortilla.
  3. Step 3: Layer 1/4 cup cooked shredded chicken, 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper over the cheese, then sprinkle another 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  4. Step 4: Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and cheese melts. Flip carefully and cook for another 3 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, slice into wedges, and serve warm with the mild homemade salsa for dipping.

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