**Savor the Spicy Delight of Chicken Quesadillas: A Culinary Journey of Bold Flavors**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our collection of spicy chicken quesadilla recipes. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of zesty spices, tender chicken, and gooey cheese, encased in a crispy tortilla blanket. Prepare to ignite your taste buds as you explore a range of recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic quesadilla experience. From the fiery heat of habanero peppers to the smoky allure of chipotle, our recipes cater to every spice enthusiast. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or crave a modernized fusion, our selection guarantees an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a spicy culinary journey with our irresistible chicken quesadilla recipes!
EASY SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
I know there are several recipes out there for this item, but my family swears by this one (we even served at Christmas Eve one year and it was a crowd pleaser). To make this recipe even faster, you can use the rotisserie chicken's from the grocery store, or in a pinch, poach the chicken breasts in salted water for 10-15 minutes.
Provided by SuzanneThePainter
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 Quesadillas, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken and spices (cumin, paprika, red pepper, salt) and set aside.
- Into a medium frying pan at medium/medium-high heat add your oil, green bell pepper, white onion, jalapeno, garlic, and black beans. Cook until the black beans soften slightly and the garlic is fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Add tomatoes, whites of the green onions, cilantro, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine and take off the heat.
- To assemble, spray a large frying pan with non-stick spray (grill pan or griddle will work well) set to medium/medium-high heat and place a single tortilla in the middle.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese (about 3 tablespoons) over the surface, add a layer of the vegetable mix (about 3 tablespoons) to half the tortilla, and the same amount of your shredded chicken to the same half, finally sprinkle over about a teaspoon of your reserved un-cooked green onions. Apply another 3 tablespoons of cheese to the top, cover and allow to melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Using a spatula, flip the un-topped half over the topped half, pressing lightly, cover and cook another 2-3 minutes so all the cheese has melted and the tortilla is crispy.
- Continue until all your veggie and chicken mixes are used up. Setting your finished quesadillas on a cooling rack in the oven set to low. When ready to serve, cut with a pizza cutter into slices and enjoy! These are great with a side of sour cream and/or guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.9, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 877.4, Carbohydrate 60.6, Fiber 13, Sugar 3.5, Protein 39.6
SPICY CHICKEN AND EGG BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS
Perfect for a brunch for two, this lively breakfast quesadilla recipe combines the comforts of scrambled eggs and cheese with the classic flavors of Mexico. Serve with a side of fresh fruit.
Provided by Cate J
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Breakfast Sandwich Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken, chicken stock, and taco seasoning; bring to a simmer. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain, being careful to remove as much liquid as possible, while keeping onions and garlic. Transfer chicken mixture to a plate.
- Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs in a small bowl with salt and pepper. Pour into the skillet and add chicken mixture, diced tomatoes and chiles, and cilantro; scramble until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Add an additional beaten egg, if desired. Remove from the heat and add 1/4 cup cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
- Place 2 tortillas in a separate, large skillet over low heat. Sprinkle part of the remaining cheese on top and let melt. Spoon 1/2 of the chicken-egg mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with remaining tortillas. Flip carefully and cook on the other side for about 1 minute.
- Remove from the skillet and place each tortilla on a plate. Slice, garnish with sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 498 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 47.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 1600.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
SPICY CHICKEN, EGGPLANT AND RED ONION QUESADILLAS
Categories Blender Chicken Onion Appetizer Bake Broil Cheddar Eggplant Chill Tortillas Monterey Jack Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine 1/4 cup water, cilantro, sliced jalapeño, lime juice and olive oil in blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place chicken in shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over, coating completely. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
- Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Broil chicken until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Set chicken aside. Lightly brush both sides of onion and eggplant slices with vegetable oil. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Broil vegetables until tender and golden, about 2 minutes per side.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly brush 4 tortillas with vegetable oil. Place tortillas, oil side down, on baking sheet. Combine grated Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses in small bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese mixture over each tortilla. Place chicken atop cheese, dividing equally. Place 1 onion slice and 1 eggplant slice atop each. Top each eggplant slice with 1 tortilla. Lightly brush tops of tortillas with oil. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Bake quesadillas until tortillas are slightly crisp and cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Cut quesadillas into quarters. Serve with sour cream.
FOREVERMAMA'S SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS OR BURRITOS
Though this is a recipe for Quesadillas, I've turned them more often into burritos, following all the same ingredients, except rolling the tortilla's burrito-style. When made into quesadilla's, not only are they great for weeknight, weekend meals, appetizer, but they are also great for bringing them to a potluck. Just slice them like a pizza and place them on pretty serving platter and I'll guarantee that they'll be gone lickety split.
Provided by ForeverMama
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h15m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine chicken and taco seasoning mix in a heavy duty zip-top bag; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours or overnight.
- Place chicken in a broiler pan or in a 15 x 10 x 11 inch jellyroll pan.
- Broil coated chicken 6 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) for 5 - 6 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken, cheese, picante sauce, and red peppers; stirring well. Set aside.
- Brush 1 side of each tortilla with melted butter; place 2 tortillas, buttered side down, on a cookie sheet. Top each tortilla with about 1 cup of chicken mixture, spreading to edges of tortilla. Top each with a tortilla, buttered side up.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture. Serve immediately.
- NOTE: If making these into burritos, mound chicken mixture 1/4 of the was down on tortilla's. Turn over short side of tortilla over chicken. Turn both right and left sides of tortilla about 1 inch inches Roll up cigar style, enveloping the chicken mixture tightly. Place on greased cookie sheet, seam-side down. Brush each burrito with melted butter. Bake until golden brown.
- Note # 2:If you can find Chi-Chi's taco seasoning mix, these will be To Die For. But unfortunately I can't find this seasoning anymore. They used to advertise right on the package that it didn't contain the "red stuff". I use other taco seasoning mixes, but none compare to the goodness that Chi-Chi's had. If you can find Chi-Chi's somewhere, use 2 pkg's because each pkg. was about 1 /2 - 3/4 ounces. If you do find it, let me know, because I'd love to know because I've been searching for a long time.
SPICY SHRIMP AND CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
Steps:
- In a hot greased pan cook the bell peppers and onions until they are browned.Add the chicken and cook thoroughly, and slice into strips.Add the spices, hot sauce, chicken broth, S&P, and the shrimp. Mix well.Cook over medium high heat until the shrimp are done. Taste to test seasonings level, add more if necessary. In a separate pan, spray nonstick cooking spray and put on medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the pan, add a handfull of each kind of cheese, add the meat and spices mixture, top with more cheese, and finish with another tortilla. Cook until bottoms of each tortilla are browned to your liking. Repeat and serve sliced with salsa and my 'spicy black beans'* see next recipe*
SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS - MY GOOF TURNED GOOD
Simple, spicy and quick! Let me explain the title: I had bought ingredients for 2 different recipes and was making the quesadillas. As I dumped the second can of tomatoes with chiles into the mix, I realized they were for the other recipe! Ooops! Well, guess what? It turned out pretty good! :) As most of my recipes, don't make this if your family doesn't care for spicy food.
Provided by Valina
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 15m
Yield 4 quesadillas, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Strain the tomatoes using a strainer. Make sure all liquid is out.
- Mix shredded chicken, tomatoes, cheese, and onions.
- Lay out 4 of the tortillas. Spread a thin even layer of the mix over the tortillas - making sure to cover the entire tortilla. Cover each with extra tortilla.
- Using non-stick pan, lightly brown on both sides, making sure cheese melts.
- Slice into 4-6 pieces and serve with sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, salad --
- We use this as a meal, but if you want to use it as appetizers, substitute the burrito-sized tortillas with 16 taco-sized. Spread the mixture over 8 of them and top with the other 8. Slice into 4 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 95.7, Sodium 1298.3, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 34.7
SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
Make and share this Spicy Chicken Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dirtychef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 Quesadillas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- cube chicken in to medium sized pieces. slice jalapeno in to thin rings. Place skillet over medium heat, add olive oil to pan. place chicken and jalapeno to the pan. stir fry chicken for about 10-12 minutes or until. Be sure to constantly stir chicken to keep it from burning. While chicken in frying cut bell pepper in to thin strips then in half add to pan. squeeze lime juice in to pan with cajun seasoning and salt and pepper. once chicken is almost fully cooked turn heat down to simmer. at this time shred habanero cheese over the chicken. at this time place medium skillet over low heat and place one tortilla with pepper jack cheese slices on top of it in the pan, let melt. Remove chicken from heat. Then place healthy serving of chicken filling on tortilla shell and place another slice of cheese and then another tortilla. use spatula to press on Quesadillas to slightly flatten them. repeat with three more and your meal is ready to eat.
- If this is your first time cooking these you may want to use to spatulas to lift them out of the pan. it will make it much easier.
- This can be served with refried beans as a side dish.
HOT AND SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange chicken meat over tortillas. Top with cheese, cilantro, peppers and Cheez-It® Crackers. Cover with remaining tortillas. Cook over a low to medium heated grill until cheese melts, about 4-5 minutes. Cook on both sides of the tortilla. Serve with guacamole, salsa, and Hot and Spicy Cheez-It® Crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese and fillings.
- If you like your quesadillas extra crispy, cook them for a few minutes longer per side.
- Serve quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as guacamole, sour cream, salsa, or pico de gallo.
- Quesadillas can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Conclusion:
Spicy chicken quesadillas are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy meal, give spicy chicken quesadillas a try!
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