Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Cheese quesadilla with your choice of filling. Served with rice or beans, lettuce, sour cream and home made salsa ranchera
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla
Sides
Salsa Ranchera
Method
Quesadilla Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken breast, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
- 2
Assemble the Quesadilla
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet, then evenly spread half of the chicken mixture on one half of the tortilla. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- 3
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Salsa Ranchera Preparation
- 4
- 5
Serving
- 6
Plate the Quesadilla
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with a side of cooked rice, black beans, lettuce, and sour cream.
- 7
Add Salsa Ranchera
Serve the homemade salsa ranchera on the side for dipping.


