Quesadilla Chicken Salad Recipe
Chicken salad with quesadilla.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
Quesadilla
Method
Chicken Salad Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Quesadilla Preparation
- 3
Assemble Quesadilla
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla. Add a generous amount of the chicken salad mixture on top of the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the chicken salad. Finally, top with another tortilla.
- 4
Cook Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- 5
Slice and Serve
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then slice into wedges. Serve warm, and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
