Roasted Jalapeño & Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Savor a quesadilla with green chiles, jalapeños, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese.
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast the jalapeños on a baking sheet for about 15-20 minutes or until the skins are blistered. Let them cool, then chop.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, roasted jalapeños, green chiles, cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Assemble the Quesadilla
Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Spread an even amount of the chicken and cheese mixture on half of the tortilla. Add a spoonful of pico de gallo on top, then fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- 4
Cook the Quesadilla
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the folded quesadilla and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- 5
Serve
Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with additional pico de gallo on the side.