Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
These Mexican Quesadillas are filled with seasoned chicken, sautéed capsicum, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a crispy golden tortilla. Perfect for a casual get-together or a quick and satisfying meal, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Serves
6
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 green capsicum, chopped
- 1 red capsicum, chopped
- 2 cups Mexican cheese
- 6 tortillas
Chicken:
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 1kg skinless chicken thigh fillets, diced
- 2 tbsp chipotle in Adobo Sauce
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Salsa:
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 corn cob, shucked
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 bunch of coriander, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
To Serve:
- Sour Cream
Directions
- Season the chicken. In a large pan, cook the chicken over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Set aside
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Cook the capsicum in olive oil until softened. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with a layer of cheese. Add a portion of the chicken and capsicum. Fold one side of the tortilla over. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the quesadillas with a drizzle of sour cream and spoon fresh salsa on top.
Ingredients
- 1 green capsicum, chopped
- 1 red capsicum, chopped
- 2 cups Mexican cheese
- 6 tortillas
Chicken:
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 1kg skinless chicken thigh fillets, diced
- 2 tbsp chipotle in Adobo Sauce
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp oregano
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Salsa:
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 corn cob, shucked
- 1 red onion, diced
- 1 bunch of coriander, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
To Serve:
- Sour Cream
Directions
- Season the chicken. In a large pan, cook the chicken over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the salsa ingredients. Set aside
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Cook the capsicum in olive oil until softened. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with a layer of cheese. Add a portion of the chicken and capsicum. Fold one side of the tortilla over. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the quesadillas with a drizzle of sour cream and spoon fresh salsa on top.
Helpful Tips
Storage
Substitutions
- Vegetarian Quesadillas: Skip the chicken and load up on extra veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Spicy Quesadillas: Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Breakfast Quesadillas: Add scrambled eggs and sausage for a delicious high protein breakfast.
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