Description
These Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas are the perfect blend of spicy, cheesy, and savory flavors. Packed with tender chicken, smoky chipotle peppers, and gooey cheese, they are a crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cheeses, green onions, and cilantro.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Divide the chicken mixture onto half of each tortilla. Fold the tortillas over to enclose the filling.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter or oil. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then cut into wedges. Serve warm with optional sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of chipotle peppers used.
- Perfect for meal prep and reheats well in a skillet or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
