Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadillas [The Kickin' Quesa Remix]
Spicy, cheesy quesadillas loaded with seasoned chicken and melted cheese. This is Mexican comfort food that brings fiesta flavors to your dinner table.
Makes
Serves 4
Total Time
25 min
Ingredients
8 cassava flour tortillas or corn tortillas
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
½ cup aged cheddar cheese, shredded
1 poblano pepper, roasted and diced
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp (30ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp (5ml) chili powder
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
3 tbsp (45ml) avocado oil
Salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for serving
Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)
Use aged cheeses for natural probiotics and serve with fermented salsa.
Swap Options
Turkey for chicken, different pepper varieties, black beans for extra protein.
Good To Know
Roasted poblano peppers add smoky heat while the spice blend creates authentic Mexican flavors that complement the melted cheese • Explore more recipes in our catalog.
steps
Step 1
Season diced chicken with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne.
Step 2
Mix cheeses, seasoned chicken, poblano pepper, onion, and cilantro in bowl.
Step 3
Place filling on half of each tortilla, leaving ½-inch border.
Step 4
Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to seal.
Step 5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Step 6
Cook quesadillas 2-3 at a time, 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
Step 7
Add more oil as needed between batches.
Step 8
Cut into wedges and serve immediately with toppings.