Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Or As Needed; 1/2 whole Onion, Sliced; 2 whole Banana Peppers Sliced; 1 whole Chicken Breast; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 2 teaspoons Paprika; Salt And Pepper; 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese; 3 whole Flour Tortillas; 1/4 cups Mayonnaise; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Vinegar; 1 whole Chipotle In Adobo; Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Or As Needed
1/2 whole Onion, Sliced
2 whole Banana Peppers Sliced
1 whole Chicken Breast
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
2 teaspoons Paprika
Salt And Pepper
2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
3 whole Flour Tortillas
1/4 cups Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1 whole Chipotle In Adobo
Salt And Pepper

1
In a large frying pan, heat olive oil until warm.
2
Add onions and peppers and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove and set aside.
4
Slice chicken breast into strips.
5
Sprinkle with cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper, coating both sides evenly.
6
In the same frying pan you used to saute the onions and peppers, now add chicken and cook until done, about 5 minutes depending on the size of your strips.
7
Remove from heat and chop into smaller pieces.
8
Assemble quesadillas by combining 1/3 of cheese, chicken, and peppers/onions into each tortilla.
9
Cook until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes on each side.
10
For the chipotle sauce, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, chipotle, salt, and pepper (to taste) and mix thoroughly.
11
Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
12
Serve sauce on top of or on the side of quesadillas.

738

kcal

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Fat

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, Or As Needed, 1/2 whole Onion, Sliced, 2 whole Banana Peppers Sliced, 1 whole Chicken Breast, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas

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Variations & substitutions

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