Chicken quesadilla is a popular Mexican dish that is made with cooked chicken, tortillas, spices and cheese. It tastes so delicious and is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Learn how to make the best chicken quesadilla recipe with step by step pictures.
Chicken Quesadilla
Quesadilla is my favourite, is nothing but any filling placed inside some tortilla along with cheese and toasted or grilled to perfection. I used chicken in this one, but you could easily use paneer or tofu instead of chicken.
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But never skip cheese, cheese is what holds the filling in the tortilla. I cooked it in a grill pan which gave a nice grill mark on top, you could toast them on a tawa. I make these chicken quesadillas often at home and they always turn out delicious.
About Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken quesadillas are a popular Mexican dish made with tortillas which is filled with chicken, cheese, spices and vegetables. The tortilla is folded and grilled until golden and crunchy.
There are many different types of quesadillas available with different fillings and flavours. Even I have shared few on this blog like vegetable quesadilla, egg quesadilla, and spinach quesadilla.
You can use store bought tortillas or leftover chapathi to save time. Fill them with cooked chicken, cheese and your favorite vegetables. You can serve these delicious chicken quesadillas with salsa, guacamole.
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Ingredients
- Tortilla : Soft corn tortillas are the best for making this quesadilla. It turns crispy when cooked or grilled. You can also use whole wheat tortilla or regular roti or chapathi if preferred.
- Chicken boneless breast : Boneless chicken breast cooks quickly and stays tender. You can also use leftover cooked chicken or tandoori chicken to make this recipe.
- Olive oil : Olive oil helps to cook the chicken and makes the tortilla crispy and golden. You can also substitute with regular cooking oil of your choice.
- Garlic : Garlic adds a strong flavour and aroma to the chicken filling.
- Vegetables : Thinly sliced onion and capsicum adds sweetness and a slight crunch. You can use tri color capsicum to make it colorful.
- Seasoning : Italian seasoning adds a blend of aroma to the filling, while red chili flakes give a mild spicy flavour. Adjust the chilli flakes according to your spice preference.
- Tomato ketchup : Tomato ketchup adds a mild tangy and sweet taste to the filling.
- Mozzarella cheese : Mozzarella cheese melts beautifully and gives the quesadilla its signature cheesy, stretchy texture.
Step by Step pictures
Make Filling
1)heat oil in a pan. Add in garlic and saute in the oil for a minute.
2)Add in sliced onions and bell peppers and cook for couple of minutes.
3)Cook till it gets golden like this.
4)Now add in cubed chicken and mix well with the onions.
5)Cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes until it is cooked completely. I used chicken breast so it cooks faster.
6)Add in tomato ketchup or tomato puree.
7)Season with salt and red chilli flakes.
8)Mix well, your chicken filling is ready. Add in coriander leaves for freshness.
Assembling and Cooking Quesadilla
9)Take some flour tortilla. Add chilli filling on one side of the tortilla.
10)Sprinkle with sliced onions and bell peppers.
11)Sprinkle grated cheese over the onions and peppers.
12)I am using this Italian seasoning. You can skip it, because the filling has lots of flavour. Or simply use some oregano.
13)Sprinkle the seasoning generously over the cheese.
14)Fold the tortilla.
15)Brush both sides with oil.
16)Place it on a heated grill pan and cook for couple of minutes on both sides.
17)The tortilla will get crispy and toasted.
18)Remove to a cutting board and cut into triangles.
19)Serve.
20)This taste so delicious. you have to try it for sure.
Expert Tips
- You can use leftover chicken, tandoori chicken or grilled chicken to save time and it adds extra flavour to the quesadillas.
- Don’t overfill the tortillas, as the filling may spill out and make them difficult to fold and cook.
- Cook the quesadillas on medium heat so the cheese melts properly and the tortillas become crispy without burning.
- You can add pizza sauce, salsa or your favorite sauce to make the filling more flavourful.
- Use a mix of cheese like cheddar and mozzarella for a rich cheesy taste.
- To make it more healthy, add eggs or corn if you like.
Storage and Serving
Store the leftover chicken quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in tawa or in the microwave to keep the tortilla crispy. Serve chicken quesadilla with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, tortilla chips or salad.
FAQ
Q. Can I add more vegetables ?
Absolutely ! You can add vegetables like corn, mushrooms, spinach or even eggs to the filling.
Q. Which cheese works best ?
Mozzarella cheese is the best choice because it melts quickly and beautifully. You can also use cheddar, monterey jack or any cheese blend you like.
Q. What if I don’t have tortillas ?
No problem ! You can replace tortillas with regular chapati or roti to make quesadillas.
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Chicken Quesadilla Recipe
Chicken quesadilla is a popular Mexican dish that is made with cooked chicken, tortillas, spices and cheese. It tastes so delicious and is perfect for lunch, dinner or for a quick meal during busy days. Learn how to make the best chicken quesadilla recipe with step-by-step pictures.
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