Summer Honey Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 to 4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Summer Honey Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
Description
This recipe layers a spicy-sweet shredded chicken filling seasoned with chipotle chili powder, adobo peppers, garlic powder, honey, salt, and pepper. The addition of fresh corn kernels and sweet pepper slices provides pops of sweetness and crunch. The combo of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese melts inside flour tortillas, creating a binder for the ingredients and a rich, creamy texture. Cooking the quesadillas in olive oil or butter on medium-low heat ensures a golden, crispy exterior and melted interior without burning.
The quesadillas are served topped with tangy pickled onions and crumbly cotija cheese, along with shredded lettuce and fresh cilantro for lightness. Ranch dressing adds a cooling contrast that complements the smoky chipotle heat. This dish suits casual lunches, dinners, or snacks, offering a balance of heat, sweetness, and creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken shredded
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobo optional, diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ cup corn cut from the cob, fresh
- ½ cup sweet peppers sliced
- 4 flour tortillas I use soft taco size
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 3 ounces Monterey jack cheese grated
- onion for topping, pickled
- cotija cheese for topping
- lettuce for serving, shredded
- cilantro for serving
- ranch dressing for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking, or butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken, chili powder, chipotles in adobo (this makes it hot!) honey, a big pinch of salt and pepper and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. To make the quesadillas, place a sprinkling of cheese on a tortilla, then some of the chicken mixture, some of the corn and peppers and top with another sprinkling of cheese. Top with another tortilla!
- Cook the quesadilla on both sides until golden and crispy. Serve with shredded lettuce, pickled onions, salsa ranch or anything else you love!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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