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Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

These Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas are a flavor-packed delight! Quick to make, cheesy, and customizable for any taste.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ cup black olives sliced
  • ½ cup roasted corn (cooked kernels in a grill pan)
  • 2 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 pepper chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
  • 12 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • Fresh cilantro minced, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced red bell pepper and white onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, sliced black olives, roasted corn, shredded chicken, minced chipotle pepper, and half of the Monterey jack cheese. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
  • Lay out four flour tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the chicken and vegetable mixture onto each tortilla, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top before placing another tortilla over each filled tortilla.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat. Carefully place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more olive oil to the skillet if necessary.
  • Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with your favorite salsa or guacamole for dipping!

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Grill Pan
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • For added flavor, try marinating the chicken in lime juice and spices before cooking.
  • Feel free to mix and match your favorite cheeses—pepper jack adds a nice kick!
  • Make sure your skillet is hot enough before adding the quesadillas for the best crispiness.
  • Don’t overload the quesadillas with filling; it can make them difficult to flip!