Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
My boys love Tex Mex everything. So this week, when I wanted to whip up something quick and easy, I went with these cheesy chicken quesadillas because they’re hearty and filled with all those wonderful Tex Mex flavors we love.
The key to this super easy recipe is the chicken. These quesadillas are loaded with shredded chicken. Even better, I use a Rotisserie chicken from the deli department at my local grocery store to save on cooking time. It cuts way down on prep time and, since the Rotisserie has all those wonderful flavors already, it saves time on extra seasoning, too.
Seriously, picking up a Rotisserie chicken from the deli department at your local grocery store is a win-win for any meal plan. They are filled with flavor and are super versatile for all sorts of recipes, too. So go ahead right now and add a Rotisserie chicken to your shopping list so your don’t forget.
I used these homemade tortillas. You can make them 100% whole wheat if you like, and I do that sometimes, but to be honest… tortillas are just so much better with all all-purpose flour. So soft and pillowy and perfect.
If you’ve never made homemade tortillas, then you’re in for a treat. They’re so much better than what you can find at the store (at least the stores here in Germany!) and aren’t that difficult to make. And there’s no lard, either. Just two teaspoons of oil.
These quesadillas can also be made on the grill! Cook directly on the grates over high heat for about 2 minutes or until the bottoms start to brown. I don’t think I’d fire up the grill just for these, but if it’s on anyway, I’d definitely throw these on. That and some tortilla pizzas!
Ingredients
Dipping Sauce:
Quesadillas:
Preparation
Dipping Sauce:
Quesadillas:
The key to this super easy recipe is the chicken. These quesadillas are loaded with shredded chicken. Even better, I use a Rotisserie chicken from the deli department at my local grocery store to save on cooking time. It cuts way down on prep time and, since the Rotisserie has all those wonderful flavors already, it saves time on extra seasoning, too.
Seriously, picking up a Rotisserie chicken from the deli department at your local grocery store is a win-win for any meal plan. They are filled with flavor and are super versatile for all sorts of recipes, too. So go ahead right now and add a Rotisserie chicken to your shopping list so your don’t forget.
I used these homemade tortillas. You can make them 100% whole wheat if you like, and I do that sometimes, but to be honest… tortillas are just so much better with all all-purpose flour. So soft and pillowy and perfect.
If you’ve never made homemade tortillas, then you’re in for a treat. They’re so much better than what you can find at the store (at least the stores here in Germany!) and aren’t that difficult to make. And there’s no lard, either. Just two teaspoons of oil.
These quesadillas can also be made on the grill! Cook directly on the grates over high heat for about 2 minutes or until the bottoms start to brown. I don’t think I’d fire up the grill just for these, but if it’s on anyway, I’d definitely throw these on. That and some tortilla pizzas!
Ingredients
Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup (250 mL) salsa
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) shredded Canadian Cheddar
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) sour cream
Quesadillas:
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) shredded Canadian Monterey Jack
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) diced cooked chicken
- 2/3 cup (160 mL) salsa
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas or white flour tortillas , (9-inch/ 23 cm)
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
Dipping Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine salsa, cheese and sour cream; set aside.
Quesadillas:
- In a bowl, combine cheese, chicken and salsa. Divide filling evenly over one half of each tortilla. Fold unfilled half of tortilla over filled portion and press together gently.
- Bake on nonstick baking sheet, turning once, for about 5-6 minutes per side or until golden. Or cook in grill pan over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side or until crisp.
- Cut into wedges and serve with dipping sauce.