Easy Honey Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
These Easy Honey Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas are a perfect blend of sweet and smoky flavors wrapped in crispy, golden tortillas. Quick to prepare and packed with shredded honey chipotle chicken, melted cheese, tangy pickled red onions, and a spicy chipotle aioli, they make a delicious meal for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 Honey Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Quesadillas
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded quesadilla cheese
- 1 cup shredded Honey Chipotle Chicken
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle Aioli
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large dry nonstick skillet over medium-low heat to ensure even cooking of the quesadillas without burning.
- Assemble Quesadilla: Lay an 8-inch flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. On half of the tortilla, create layers starting with 2 to 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese, then add 1/4 cup shredded Honey Chipotle Chicken, followed by another 2 to 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon pickled red onions, and finally 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Chipotle Aioli, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
- Fold Tortilla: Carefully fold the tortilla in half to form a half-moon shape, pressing gently to keep the filling inside.
- Cook Quesadilla: Place the folded quesadilla in the preheated skillet over medium-low heat. Cover with a lid to help melt the cheese and cook evenly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the quesadilla and cover again, cooking the other side for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and let it rest for 1 minute. This allows the cheese to set slightly, making it easier to cut. Cut the quesadilla in half to serve.
- Repeat: Repeat the assembly and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients to make a total of 4 quesadillas.
Notes
- Tip 1: Use a blend of queso quesadilla or Monterey Jack cheese for best melting and flavor.
- Tip 2: For the Honey Chipotle Chicken, shred cooked chicken tossed in a mix of honey and chipotle sauce to infuse sweetness and smokiness.
- Tip 3: Pickled red onions add a bright, tangy contrast – you can make your own by soaking thinly sliced red onions in vinegar, sugar, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning the tortillas while ensuring cheese melts perfectly.
- Covering the skillet helps to evenly heat the quesadilla and melt the cheese thoroughly.
