Chicken quesadilla

A chicken quesadilla is a tortilla that is filled with chicken and cheese and then grilled. It is a popular dish in Mexican restaurants and is often served as an appetizer or main course.

The first recorded recipe for a chicken quesadilla was in a cookbook from the state of Jalisco in Mexico called El Cocinero Mexicano, which was published in 1831. This cookbook contained a recipe for a dish called quesadillas de pollo, which were tortillas filled with chicken, cheese, and spices.

The dish became popular in the United States in the 1970s, when Mexican food became more mainstream. Chicken quesadillas were often served in Tex-Mex restaurants as an appetizer or main course.

Advice

When making chicken quesadillas, it is important to start with quality ingredients. Choose a good quality wrap, such as a whole wheat or corn tortilla, and fill it with cooked chicken, cheese, and a variety of vegetables and seasonings of your choice. Before cooking, make sure to heat the skillet to a medium-high temperature and lightly oil it to prevent the quesadilla from sticking. Cook until the cheese is melted and the wrap is golden brown. Serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole, and/or sour cream. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Chicken Quesadillas

  • pico de gallo
  • salt
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • lime
  • bell pepper
  • yellow bell pepper
  • butter
  • flour tortilla
  • tomato
  • cilantro
  • chicken breast
  • olive oil
  • cajun seasoning
  • jalapeño
  • cheese
  • onion
  • salt
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Chicken Quesadillas

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • avocado
  • chicken breast
  • olive oil
  • vegetable oil
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • bell pepper
  • green onion
  • cheddar cheese
  • monterey jack cheese
  • flour tortilla
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Oven Baked Chicken Quesadillas

  • cheese
  • olive oil
  • cumin powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika powder
  • garlic
  • green capsicum bell pepper
  • red capsicum bell pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt black pepper
  • onion
  • flour tortilla
  • chicken
  • cooking spray
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Chicken Quesadilla

  • oil
  • all purpose flour
  • hot sauce
  • cumin
  • chicken
  • cheese !
  • chicken stock
  • flour tortilla
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • salt
  • sour cream
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Chicken Quesadillas

  • lemons juice
  • pico de gallo
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • lime
  • bell pepper
  • yellow bell pepper
  • flour tortilla
  • tomato
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • chicken
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • jalapeño
  • cheese
  • chicken breast
  • dijon mustard
  • onion
  • butter
  • honey
  • salt
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Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

  • eggplant
  • onion
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • jalapeño
  • monterey jack cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • water
  • cilantro
  • vegetable oil
  • flour tortilla
  • chicken tender
  • sour cream
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BBQ Chicken Quesadilla

  • cilantro
  • tropical fruit salsa
  • red jalapeno
  • onion
  • lime
  • flour tortilla
  • barbecue sauce
  • cheddar cheese
  • queso blanco
  • mango
  • papaya
  • pineapple
  • salt
  • chicken breast
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Masala Chicken Quesadillas

  • cheddar cheese
  • cucumber
  • onion
  • garlic paste
  • ginger paste
  • coriander
  • cumin powder
  • cumin seed
  • garam masala powder
  • mint coriander chutney
  • mint
  • sour cream
  • water
  • yogurt
  • sugar
  • turmeric powder
  • red chili powder
  • vegetable oil
  • tomato
  • ground chicken
  • tortilla
  • salsa
  • salt
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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

  • mexican cream
  • peanut oil
  • tomato salsa
  • olive oil
  • fontina cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • chicken breast
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • ginger
  • red pepper
  • lime
  • onion
  • sour cream
  • basil
  • lime juice
  • black pepper
  • balsamic vinegar
  • garlic
  • barbecue sauce
  • salt
  • sugar
  • chipotle
  • butter
  • tomato
  • flour tortilla
  • pepper
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Fiesta Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Relish and Mango Salsa.

  • cilantro
  • vinegar
  • tomato
  • chicken tender
  • lime juice
  • brown sugar
  • chipotle
  • cumin
  • spanish smoked paprika
  • bell pepper
  • red fresno chili
  • onion
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  • garlic powder
  • tomato paste
  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • olive oil
  • mango
  • chipotle chily
  • flour tortilla
  • garlic
  • lime juice
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Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas

  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • onion powder
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • rotel
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • black bean
  • cilantro
  • garlic
  • chicken
  • colby jack cheese
  • butter
  • burrito tortilla
  • sour cream
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Chicken Quesadilla

  • garlic powder
  • coriander
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • monterey jack cheese
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • chicken breast
  • flour tortilla
  • salsa
  • salt
  • sour cream
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Chicken Quesadillas

  • black pepper
  • sour cream
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • cilantro
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • avocado
  • onion
  • orange bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • chicken breast
  • tomato
  • yellow bell pepper
  • flour tortilla
  • lime juice
  • queso fresco
  • cheddar cheese
  • monterey jack cheese
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Thai Chicken Quesadillas

  • butter
  • green onion
  • mozzarella cheese
  • chicken
  • cilantro
  • peanut
  • peanut sauce
  • tortilla
  • carrot
  • bean sprout

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
flour tortilla
onion
cilantro
chicken breast
cheddar cheese
black pepper
olive oil
chicken
sour cream
bell pepper
tomato
cumin
garlic
lime juice
butter
jalapeño
monterey jack cheese
lime
oregano
green onion
vegetable oil
chili powder
garlic powder
chipotle
salsa
sugar
avocado
yellow bell pepper
cheese
chicken tender
mango
mozzarella cheese
coriander
tortilla
onion powder
lime zest
pico de gallo
serrano chile
cayenne pepper
balsamic vinegar
chicken thigh
cumin powder
oil
thyme
water
barbecue sauce
pineapple
mint
red pepper
watermelon
kirby cucumber
corn tortilla
cajun seasoning
white cheddar cheese
ancho chile
mesa bbq sauce
buttermilk
smoked plum tomato
paprika powder
green capsicum bell pepper
red capsicum bell pepper
salt black pepper
cooking spray
rotisserie chicken
canola oil
all purpose flour
hot sauce
cheese !
chicken stock
guacamole
lemons juice
dijon mustard
honey
eggplant
tropical fruit salsa
red jalapeno
queso blanco
papaya
colby cheese
greek yogurt
brown rice
poblano pepper
corn
cucumber
garlic paste
ginger paste
cumin seed
garam masala powder
mint coriander chutney
yogurt
turmeric powder
red chili powder
ground chicken
mexican cream
peanut oil
tomato salsa
fontina cheese
ginger
basil
pepper
pepper jack cheese
vinegar
brown sugar
spanish smoked paprika
red fresno chili
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tomato paste
chipotle chily
rotel
black bean
colby jack cheese
burrito tortilla
sharp white cheddar
paprika
bbq sauce
sriracha
soy sauce
zest
blue cheese
sage
coriander seed
tortilla shell
chipotle chile powder
english cucumber
navy bean
apple cider vinegar
adobo sauce
molasses
corn cob
plum tomato
ice
brie wheel
smoked paprika
orange bell pepper
queso fresco
peanut
peanut sauce
carrot
bean sprout
green chile
smoked gouda cheese
parsley
mushroom
taco seasoning
mexican cheese

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • flour tortilla
  • onion
  • chicken breast

Staple Ingredients

  • flour tortilla 47%
  • salt 47%
  • onion 41%
  • cilantro 35%

Common Ingredients

  • olive oil 32%
  • sour cream 26%

Usual Ingredients

  • cheddar cheese 24%
  • chicken 24%
  • chicken breast 21%
  • cumin 21%
  • tomato 21%
  • garlic 18%
  • bell pepper 15%
  • black pepper 15%
  • butter 15%
  • lime 15%
  • lime juice 15%
  • monterey jack cheese 15%
  • oregano 15%