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Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

These Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas are bursting with flavor and are incredibly easy to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Grill Pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and onion. Sauté until they are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the shredded chicken, sliced black olives, roasted corn, and minced chipotle pepper (or jalapeno). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined. Remove the mixture from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Place a tortilla in the same skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half of the tortilla with a layer of shredded Monterey jack cheese, then add a generous scoop of the chicken and vegetable mixture on top. Finally, add another layer of cheese before folding the tortilla in half.
  4. Cook the folded quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip it over and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is browned and the cheese is melted.
  5. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Once cooked, slice the quesadillas into wedges and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa or guacamole.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
  • Make sure your skillet is hot enough before adding the quesadilla; this ensures a crispy exterior.
  • Don’t overload your quesadilla with filling to prevent it from falling apart when you flip it.