Quick Caribbean Quesadillas

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 6

Quick Caribbean Quesadillas recipe for a delicious and satisfying meal

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

654

Sugar

12g

Fat

37g

If you're looking for a satisfying and unique meal, look no further than Quick Caribbean Quesadillas. These delicious quesadillas are filled with shredded Swiss cheese, cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, and unsweetened pineapple tidbits. They are quick and easy to make, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. To add even more flavor, drizzle honey mustard sauce on top before serving. These quesadillas can be enjoyed as a meal on their own, or served alongside a salad or soup for a more complete dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, mix together honey mustard and pineapple preserves. Set aside.
2.	Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded Swiss cheese on one half of the tortilla. Layer on 1/4 cup of chopped cooked chicken, 1 tablespoon of cooked crumbled bacon, and 1/4 cup of unsweetened pineapple tidbits. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
3.	Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
4.	In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in the skillet at a time and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
5.	Remove quesadillas from skillet and repeat with remaining butter and quesadillas.
6.	Cut quesadillas into wedges, and drizzle with honey mustard sauce to serve.

PROS

These Caribbean quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes.

They are packed with flavor and protein from the chicken and bacon, and the addition of pineapple gives them a unique and delicious twist.

CONS

While these quesadillas can be a satisfying meal, they are also high in fat and calories due to the cheese and butter.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high fat content, these quesadillas can still be a healthy meal option.
The addition of chicken and bacon provides protein, and the pineapple is a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

	1/4 cup honey mustard
	2 tablespoons pineapple preserves
	8 flour tortillas
	1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
	2 tablespoons butter
	2 cups chopped cooked chicken
	1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
	1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple tidbits , drained