Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
A flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, melted cheese, and creamy jalapeño sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the grilled chicken breast with salt and pepper. Dice it into small pieces.
- 2
Make the Jalapeño Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the chopped jalapeños, sour cream, and a pinch of salt to create the creamy jalapeño sauce.
- 3
Assemble the Quesadilla
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet, then spread half of the shredded cheese over it. Layer the diced chicken and a drizzle of jalapeño sauce, then top with the remaining cheese and another tortilla.
- 4
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip the quesadilla and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the cheese is melted.
- 5