Crispy Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients

- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 cups leftover finely shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 8 large flour tortillas
- Guacamole, for serving
- Pico de gallo, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:
- Combine the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and shredded pepper jack cheese in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the shredded chicken with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for added flavor.

2. Assemble Quesadillas:
- Lay four flour tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of the cheese mixture evenly over each tortilla.
- Distribute the seasoned rotisserie chicken evenly over the cheese on each tortilla.
- Top with another tortilla, pressing gently to adhere.

3. Preheat Pan:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, but not smoking.

4. Cook Quesadillas:
- Carefully place one assembled quesadilla into the hot skillet.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side or until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crisp.
- Flip the quesadilla carefully using a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
- Repeat the process for the remaining quesadillas, adding the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil as needed.

5. Serve:
- Remove quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool slightly on a cutting board.
- Slice each quesadilla into quarters and serve with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream on the side for dipping.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

quesadilla, chicken, cheese, crispy, snack, pan fry, tortilla, Mexican, appetizer, easy recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,400 calories for the entire dish

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