Description
These Cheesy Chipotle Adobo Chicken Quesadillas are a perfect blend of spicy, smoky, and cheesy flavors. They make for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Mixture:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Assembling:
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, garlic powder, salt, sour cream, green onions, and lime juice. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Lay the tortillas flat and sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over one half of each tortilla. Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the cheese, then top with another 1/2 cup of cheese. Fold the tortillas in half to form a half-moon shape.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until the outside is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
- Serve: Let rest for 1–2 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with guacamole, salsa, or extra sour cream for dipping.
- For extra heat, add jalapeños or more adobo sauce.
- This recipe also works well with rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
