Chicken Quesadillas with Charred Broccoli

What You Get

Broccoli

Flour tortillas

Shredded Jack cheese

Shredded chicken

Avocado crema

What You'll Need

Olive or canola oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Chile flakes (optional)

Step 1

Cut the broccoli into small florets.

Step 2

In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, warm 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the broccoli and cook, undisturbed, until it begins to char on the bottom, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Wipe out the pan, return it to medium heat, and warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add a tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, shredded chicken, a layer of broccoli, and another layer of cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and chile flakes, if you want a kick, and top with another tortilla.

Step 4

Cook until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until crisp, 2 minutes longer. Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and keep warm. Continue cooking the remaining quesadillas, adding a drizzle of oil to the pan between batches, as necessary.

Step 5

Cut the quesadillas into quarters and serve warm, with the avocado crema for dunking. Or let cool completely, wrap, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.