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Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

Spicy chicken quesadillas. Original recipe from @eatwitzo on Instagram!

45 min620 cal45g proteinServes 41,364 saves
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Ingredients

  • 1-2 lbs Chicken breast
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Sazon
  • 1 tbsp Chipotle puree
  • 1 tbsp Minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • Shredded cheese
  • Tortillas

Instructions

  1. 1Clean and trim chicken and then pat dry
  2. 2Season chicken with all dry seasonings and then add to greased pan
  3. 3Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked thoroughly
  4. 4Add chipotle purée, minced garlic, and water to pan and mix well
  5. 5Cover pan and let simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is fork tender
  6. 6Shred chicken and add heavy cream to the pan
  7. 7Place tortilla in a new, greased pan and top with cheese and chicken
  8. 8Fold the tortilla in half to create the quesadilla. Flip to make sure it is cooked evenly on both sides
  9. 9Enjoy!

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Why Chicken Quesadillas Are the Perfect Quick Meal

A chicken quesadilla takes about 10 minutes and satisfies like a full meal. Tortilla, cheese, chicken, heat. Done.

The beauty is in the variations. Add black beans, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, or a drizzle of chipotle mayo.

The chicken quesadillas most home cooks return to on Pepper are the ones that deliver on speed and crowd-pleasing flavor every time.

Quick Tips

  1. 1

    Low and slow heat

    Medium-low heat gives you a golden, crispy tortilla without burning the cheese.

  2. 2

    Butter the outside

    A thin layer of butter on the outside of the tortilla creates restaurant-level crispiness.

  3. 3

    Use two cheeses

    Mix a melty cheese (mozzarella) with a flavorful one (cheddar) for the best of both worlds.

  4. 4

    Don't overfill

    Less is more — overstuffed quesadillas fall apart. A thin, even layer works best.

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