Description
Crispy mini chicken quesadillas deliver a flavor explosion of Mexican-inspired goodness. Quick, cheesy parcels pack irresistible zest that will delight your taste buds with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 ounces) cooked, shredded chicken
Cheese:
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Base and Seasoning:
- 6 small flour tortillas (cut in half)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- ¼ cup salsa (optional, for extra flavor)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
Instructions
- Craft a zesty filling by combining shredded chicken with a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, infusing with aromatic garlic powder, warming cumin, vibrant chili powder, and a balanced touch of salt and black pepper.
- Enhance the mixture with tangy salsa and freshly chopped cilantro, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Carefully position a generous spoonful of the seasoned chicken mixture onto one half of a soft tortilla.
- Gently fold the tortilla, forming an elegant half-moon shape that encapsulates the savory filling.
- Melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Delicately place the prepared quesadillas into the pan, allowing them to transform into crispy, golden-brown delicacies.
- Cook each side for 2-3 minutes, ensuring a perfect crunch and melted cheese interior.
- Continue the process until all quesadillas are beautifully prepared.
- For an elegant presentation, slice into smaller wedges and serve immediately alongside cool sour cream, creamy guacamole, or zesty salsa.
Notes
- Swap chicken with black beans or tofu for a vegetarian version that’s equally delicious and protein-packed.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe celiac-friendly without compromising taste or texture.
- Keep the filling-to-tortilla ratio balanced to prevent overstuffing, which can cause messy, difficult-to-flip quesadillas.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack or queso fresco for unique flavor profiles that elevate the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg