Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLucho’sQuesadillas Recipe

Quesadillas Recipe

Inspired by Lucho’s
Time30m
Serves4

per taco slaw, avocado spread & sour cream

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Ingredients

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Quesadilla Filling

Taco Slaw

Avocado Spread

Sour Cream

Method

Quesadilla Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Vegetables

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Assemble Quesadillas

    On one half of each tortilla, layer shredded cheese, cooked chicken, and the sautéed vegetables. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.

  3. 3

    Cook Quesadillas

    In the same skillet, add the folded quesadilla. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Taco Slaw Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle lime juice over the mixture, and add salt and black pepper. Toss everything together until well combined.

Avocado Spread Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Spread

    In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados using a fork. Stir in lime juice and salt until smooth and creamy.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the Quesadillas

    Cut the cooked quesadillas into wedges and serve with taco slaw, avocado spread, and sour cream on the side.

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