Smoked Chicken Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Serve: 8-10
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Ready In: 25

Indgredients:
1 lb chicken thighs
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cilantro
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ t. black pepper
Pinch of cumin (optional)
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
8-10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
Mexican cheese blend
Smoked Cheddar. finely shredded
Smoked Gouda, finely shredded
guacamole, salsa, sour cream (optional)

Directions:
1. Mix the seasonings together.

2. Season chicken thighs generously with the seasoning (you may not need all of it). Heat a buttered skillet over medium heat. Cook thighs about 6-8 minutes per side or until juices run clear.

3.Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and let cool and cut or shred the chicken into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Toss in the diced tomatoes.

4. Add butter to a grill pan over medium heat and place a tortilla in the center. On one side of the tortilla, add an even layer of mexican cheese blend, followed by a layer of chicken mixture and then a layer of smoked cheddar and smoked gouda.

5. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to cover the cheese and chicken. Press down on the quesadilla with a spatula.

6. Let cook until cheese has melted. Reduce heat if needed.

7.Serve hot with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.