Bek'S Creamy Chicken Quesadillas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup onion, diced (about 1/2 a medium onion)
1/4 cup green onion, sliced (about 4 green onions, greens and whites)
1/4 cup green pepper, diced (about 1/2 a medium pepper)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 2 cloves)
3 -4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (use a coffee mug and a pair of scissors)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups chicken, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, grated (use your favorite blend)
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
Garnish
sour cream
guacamole
salsa
pico de gallo
lime wedge
avocado, slices
cilantro

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Slowly saute the onion, green onion, and green pepper until just soft. Add garlic, cilantro, and lime juice and saute 1 minute more. Remove from pan into a large mixing bowl.
Add the chicken, salt, and pepper to the skillet and increase heat to medium high. Saute until nicely browned and juices run clear. Add vegetables back in, toss to mix, then pour all of it back into the large mixing bowl. Be sure to scrape any yummy bits out as well.
Add the cottage cheese and grated cheese to the chicken and vegetable mixture. Gently fold in until combined.
Stove top directions: On a clean, cast iron griddle or skillet, heat additional oil over medium heat. Place each tortilla on griddle as space allows. Spoon filling onto one half of the tortilla, leaving an inch from the edges to prevent it seeping out. Fold in half, the press down with a spatula. Wait until cheese begins to melt (you can lift the top to check it), then carefully flip it and brown the other side. If your tortillas are getting too dark before the cheese melts, turn down the heat. Transfer to a warm platter and continue until they are all done.
Oven directions: Preheat oven to 500\u00b0F Brush one side of the tortillas with olive oil and place on a shallow baking pan, oil side down. Fill as directed above and fold in half, pressing closed. Bake until crisp and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
When ready to serve, use a pizza cutter to cut each quesadilla into four slices. Serve immediately with the garnishes of your choice.