Jalapeno Popper Chicken Quesadillas

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2
Spicy and flavorful Jalapeno Popper Chicken Quesadillas
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 skinless chicken breast half
salt and pepper
1 pinch garlic powder ( to taste )
1 pinch cumin powder ( to taste )
1 pinch dried chipotle powder ( to taste ) or 1 pinch dried ancho chile powder ( to taste )
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese , divided
4 ounces cream cheese , softened
1 jalapeno , seeded and finely minced ( or more to taste )
4 flour tortillas
cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
665
Sugar
2g
Fat
49g
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Quesadillas are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional quesadillas. They are filled with melted cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and spicy jalapeno peppers, and are served with crispy bacon and tender chicken. These quesadillas are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch with friends and family. They can be customized to your preference by adding more or less jalapenos, depending on your desired level of spice. Overall, these quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place bacon on foil.
2.Bake bacon for 15-20 minutes or until crisp.
3.Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin powder, and dried chipotle powder or ancho chile powder.
4.Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until no longer pink in the center, around 6-8 minutes per side.
5.Allow chicken to cool slightly before shredding it.
6.In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and minced jalapeno.
7.Mix well until cheese has melted and the mixture is combined.
8.Lay the tortillas on a clean surface and divide the chicken mixture equally over one side of each tortilla.
9.Top each tortilla with remaining cheddar cheese and fold the other side over to form a quesadilla.
10.Heat a skillet over medium heat.
11.Spray with cooking spray and cook quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side or until cheese has melted and tortillas are toasted.
12.Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve.

PROS

These quesadillas are packed with flavor and have the perfect amount of spice.

They can be customized to your liking by adjusting the amount of jalapenos used.

They are easy and quick to prepare, making them a perfect weeknight dinner option.

CONS

The cheese and bacon make these quesadillas high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jalapenos have been linked to pain relief and boosted immunity due to their high vitamin C content.
Chicken is a good source of protein and is low in fat, making it a healthy choice for a main course.

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