Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Spicy Cajun chicken, Pepper Jack cheese, jalapenos, in a tortilla. Option of salsa and sour cream.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into small, bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the chicken with Cajun seasoning and mix well to coat evenly.
2
Cook the Chicken
In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Prepare Jalapenos
If using fresh jalapenos, slice them thinly. If using pickled jalapenos, drain and set aside.

4
Add Ingredients to Tortilla
Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle about 1/4 cup of Pepper Jack cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add a portion of the cooked Cajun chicken and top with jalapeno slices.
5
Fold and Cook
Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side, or until the cheese begins to melt and the tortilla is golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.
6
Repeat
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.

7
Slice and Serve
Once all quesadillas are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them cool for a minute. Cut into wedges and serve warm with salsa and sour cream on the side.