Spicy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 count flour tortillas; 1/2 lb chicken fillet; 1/4 lb three monterey jack pepper cheese (From Deli); 1/4 lb habanero pepper cheese; 1 yellow sweet bell pepper; 2 jalapeno peppers; 1 lime; 1/8 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper

Servings: persons

8 count flour tortillas
1/2 lb chicken fillet
1/4 lb three monterey jack pepper cheese (From Deli)
1/4 lb habanero pepper cheese
1 yellow sweet bell pepper
2 jalapeno peppers
1 lime
1/8 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

1
cube chicken in to medium sized pieces. slice jalapeno in to thin rings. Place skillet over medium heat, add olive oil to pan. place chicken and jalapeno to the pan. stir fry chicken for about 10-12 minutes or until. Be sure to constantly stir chicken to keep it from burning. While chicken in frying cut bell pepper in to thin strips then in half add to pan. squeeze lime juice in to pan with cajun seasoning and salt and pepper. once chicken is almost fully cooked turn heat down to simmer. at this time shred habanero cheese over the chicken. at this time place medium skillet over low heat and place one tortilla with pepper jack cheese slices on top of it in the pan, let melt. Remove chicken from heat. Then place healthy serving of chicken filling on tortilla shell and place another slice of cheese and then another tortilla. use spatula to press on Quesadillas to slightly flatten them. repeat with three more and your meal is ready to eat.
2
If this is your first time cooking these you may want to use to spatulas to lift them out of the pan. it will make it much easier.
3
This can be served with refried beans as a side dish.

1121

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 8 count flour tortillas, 1/2 lb chicken fillet, 1/4 lb three monterey jack pepper cheese (From Deli), 1/4 lb habanero pepper cheese, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Chicken Quesadillas

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