Kickn’ Quesadillas Recipe 🌶️🧀
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 6-20
Description:
These Kickn’ Quesadillas are a spicy twist on a classic Mexican favorite, perfect for a quick and easy meal or appetizer. Packed with flavor and heat, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone at your table!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | Cheese |
| 1/2 | Chicken |
| 1 | Garlic |
| 1/2 | Hot sauce |
| 1 | Tomato |
| 1 | Onion |
| 6-20 | Tortillas |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 499.1
- Total Fat: 15.5g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Cholesterol: 12.1mg
- Sodium: 1072.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 73.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3g
- Sugar: 2.7g
- Protein: 15.3g
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Dice the chicken into small pieces.
- Mince the garlic.
- Slice the tomato and onion thinly.
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Assembly:
- Take your tortillas and lay them flat on a clean surface.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over one half of each tortilla.
- Top the cheese with the diced chicken, minced garlic, sliced tomato, and onion.
- If desired, add a teaspoon of hot sauce over the ingredients for an extra kick.
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Cooking:
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Carefully transfer the loaded tortillas to the hot pan.
- Cook until the cheese begins to melt and the bottom tortilla is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
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Finishing:
- Place another tortilla on top of each quesadilla, pressing down gently.
- Using a spatula, carefully flip each quesadilla over.
- Continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the second side is golden brown and crispy.
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Serving:
- Remove the quesadillas from the pan and let them cool for a minute.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot.
- Enjoy your spicy and cheesy Kickn’ Quesadillas!
Tips:
- Customize your quesadillas by adding your favorite ingredients like jalapeños, bell peppers, or avocado.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with black beans or sautéed veggies.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your spice preference.
- Use a combination of different cheeses for extra flavor.
Keywords:
Mexican, Quick and Easy, Spicy, Cheese, Chicken, Garlic, Hot Sauce, Tortillas, Appetizer, Party Food
