Chicken Quesadilla with Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
A crispy chicken quesadilla paired with coffee chocolate chip cookies, for when you can’t decide between dinner and dessert.
Ingredients
For Chicken Quesadillas:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- For Chicken Quesadillas:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
- Add shredded chicken and season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, add cheese, and the chicken mixture.
- Top with a second tortilla and cook until golden brown, flipping halfway.
- Cut into wedges and serve. Yes, you’ll want more than just one.
- For Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and espresso powder; mix well.
- Gradually stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool on a wire rack, if you can resist.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 500Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 12%
- Potassium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- You can prep the chicken in advance for a quicker dinner.
- Add jalapeños if you want to up the heat on the quesadillas.
- For cookies, make sure not to over-bake them. Soft is the key to the perfect texture.
- Serve with a cold drink for the ultimate experience.