Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Goobers Diner
Time40m
Serves4

Cheddar-jack cheese, caramelized onion, pico de gallo, side of sour cream

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Caramelized Onion

Pico de Gallo

Condiments

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Cook Chicken

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breast until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.

Caramelizing Onions

  1. 2

    Caramelize Onions

    Slice the large onion thinly. In the same skillet used for the chicken, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making Pico de Gallo

  1. 3

    Prepare Pico de Gallo

    Chop the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat if desired). In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Mix well and season with salt to taste. Refrigerate until needed.

Assembling Quesadillas

  1. 4

    Assemble Quesadillas

    Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of the cheddar-jack cheese evenly over the tortilla. Add a portion of the cooked chicken and caramelized onions. Top with some more cheese and place a second tortilla on top. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve Quesadillas

    Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, cut into wedges, and serve hot with a side of pico de gallo and sour cream.

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