Mini Chicken Quesadillas
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Mini Chicken Quesadillas
Description
This recipe uses leftover shredded chicken mixed with cheese, salsa, and chopped cilantro to create a seasoned filling. Refried beans are spread on half of each flour tortilla before adding the chicken mixture and folding the tortillas over to encase the filling. Cooking the quesadillas in canola oil over medium-low heat until golden brown develops a crisp outer shell while melting the cheese inside.
The result is a warm, comforting dish combining creamy beans, savory chicken, and melted cheese in every bite. Serving with guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and sour cream adds fresh, cool, and tangy elements that complement the richness of the filling.
Keeping cooked quesadillas warm in the oven before serving helps maintain their crispiness and temperature. These mini quesadillas are ideal for sharing, snacking, or casual meals and are easy to assemble using common leftover ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rotisserie chicken leftover, finely shredded
- 1 ½ cups Mexican blend cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup salsa restaurant-style
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 cup refried beans homemade or store-bought
- 16 flour tortillas warmed, street tacos style
- 3 tablespoons canola oil divided
For serving
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- CHICKEN MIXTURE: In a medium bowl, combine chicken, cheese, salsa and cilantro; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Working one at a time, spread refried beans on half of the tortilla; top with CHICKEN MIXTURE, folding over to seal. Repeat with remaining tortillas to make 16 quesadillas.
- Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium low heat. Working in batches, add quesadillas to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side; keep warm in oven up to 30 minutes. Repeat with remaining canola oil and quesadillas.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
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