Chicken Suizas Quesadilla Cakes Recipe

Name: Chicken Suizas Quesadilla Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tomatillos; Metal skewers; 1 medium red onion, peeled and quartered; 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded; 1 poblano pepper, seeded and quartered; 2 large cloves garlic, peeled; Cooking spray; A small handful cilantro leaves; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/3 palmful; Salt; 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded; 5 (8-inch) flour tortillas; 3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mild Cheddar

Servings: persons

6 tomatillos
Metal skewers
1 medium red onion, peeled and quartered
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
1 poblano pepper, seeded and quartered
2 large cloves garlic, peeled
Cooking spray
A small handful cilantro leaves
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/3 palmful
Salt
1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded
5 (8-inch) flour tortillas
3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mild Cheddar

1
Heat a grill pan to medium-high or heat an outdoor grill.
2
Peel and rinse the tomatillos.
3
Halve the tomatillos and thread onto metal skewers along with the onions, peppers and garlic.
4
Spray the skewered ingredients with cooking spray and grill for 15 minutes.
5
Scrape the charred ingredients into a food processor and add the cilantro, the lime zest, lime juice, honey, cumin and salt, to taste.
6
Process to form a sauce - if too thick, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup water.
7
Add the chicken and the sauce to a large bowl and toss together.
8
Char the tortillas on a grill or over a flame burner.
9
Spray a cake pan with cooking spray, then add a tortilla and top with 1/4 of the chicken mixture, 4 rounded teaspoon-sized dollops of creme fraiche or sour cream and some shredded Swiss and Monterey Jack.
10
Add another tortilla and continue to build until you have 4 layers of chicken and cheese ending with a tortilla.
11
Spray the top tortilla with cooking spray and put the pan in a preheated 400 degree F oven or on an outdoor grill with the lid down to melt the cheese, about 5 minutes.
12
Put a plate over the pan and invert it onto a cutting board.
13
Cut into 4 wedges and serve.

1159

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tomatillos, Metal skewers, 1 medium red onion, peeled and quartered, 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded, and more.

Yes, Chicken Suizas Quesadilla Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Suizas Quesadilla Cakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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