Habanero Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Habanero Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin; 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 habanero chile (sliced), or more to taste; Kosher or sea salt, to taste; Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste; Eight 8-inch flour tortillas; 6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated; Salsa, guacamole and sour cream, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 habanero chile (sliced), or more to taste
Kosher or sea salt, to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Eight 8-inch flour tortillas
6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
Salsa, guacamole and sour cream, for serving (optional)

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the oil, and then stir in the garlic.
3
Cook garlic until soft and then add the chicken, paprika, lime juice and habanero.
4
Cook the chicken for about 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through.
5
Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
6
Set aside.
7
Spread half of the cheese on 4 tortillas.
8
Top with the habanero chicken.
9
Add a final layer of cheese and gently spread the filling evenly around the tortilla, leaving a gap around the edges.
10
Top with remaining tortillas.
11
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
12
Place a filled tortilla on the pan, and cook for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is golden.
13
Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is completely melted.
14
Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
15
Allow each to cool for a few minutes before cutting into 4 to 6 pieces.

335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin, 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika, and more.

Yes, Habanero 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.

Habanero Chicken Quesadillas

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