Description
Culinary magic unfolds with this mouthwatering Chicken Quesadilla, blending Mexican-inspired flavors into a crispy, cheesy delight. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and zesty spices create a quick, satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds south of the border.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
- 8 tortillas
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large onion, diced
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons oil (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Create a flavorful seasoning blend by whisking together all spices in a compact mixing vessel until thoroughly integrated.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over moderate temperature, introducing diced onions and generously coating with prepared seasoning mixture.
- Sauté onions until translucent and slightly caramelized, approximately 4-5 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning.
- Incorporate chopped chicken pieces into the onion mixture, gently tossing to distribute seasoning and ensure even coating.
- Remove chicken-onion blend from heat and transfer to a separate container, allowing residual warmth to continue subtle cooking.
- Combine Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses in a bowl, creating a harmonious melting blend.
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-low heat, ensuring even surface temperature.
- Position tortilla onto cooking surface, strategically layering cheese across one half of the circular platform.
- Distribute seasoned chicken-onion mixture atop cheese, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Sprinkle additional cheese over chicken, then elegantly fold tortilla into a half-moon configuration.
- Allow quesadilla to transform, cooking 2-3 minutes until golden-brown and crisp, then carefully flip to repeat process on opposite side.
- Transfer to cutting board, slice into triangular segments, and serve immediately while cheese remains luxuriously melted.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting the chili powder or adding cayenne pepper for those who enjoy extra heat.
- Opt for whole wheat tortillas to boost nutritional value and add a nutty flavor profile to the quesadillas.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a time-saving alternative when you’re short on cooking preparation time.
- Prep cheese mixture in advance and store in the refrigerator to streamline the cooking process and make assembling
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg