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Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadilla

Enjoy the satisfying crunch of a Chicken Quesadilla filled with gooey cheese and savory chicken, ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced pickled jalapeños
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Quesadilla Ingredients
  • 4 pieces flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups shredded cheese blend Monterey Jack, American, and Mozzarella

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeño juice, minced jalapeños, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir until it’s smooth and creamy.
  2. Shred the rotisserie chicken using two forks, then toss it gently with about half of the jalapeño sauce.
  3. Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Take one flour tortilla and place it in the skillet, then layer it generously with cheese, followed by the chicken mixture. Top it with another tortilla.
  4. Let the quesadilla cook for approximately 1 minute, or until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip it using a spatula and cook the other side for another 30-60 seconds until it's crispy and the cheese is perfectly melted.
  5. Once cooked, remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and enjoy hot with extra jalapeño sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime for an extra zesty touch!

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