Honey-Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

 

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 quesadillas

Introduction: 

Honey-Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas combine sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors in a cheesy, gooey package. Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce add depth and heat to the tender rotisserie chicken, while quesadilla cheese melts to perfection between crisp flour tortillas. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal with a touch of Tex-Mex flair.

Ingredients:

• Canola oil, for grilling
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon minced seeded chipotle chiles plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 2 cups (about 12 ounces) shredded rotisserie chicken
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded quesadilla cheese
• 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas

Steps to Make It:

1. Prepare the Honey-Chipotle Sauce:

   • Preheat a lightly oiled grill pan over medium heat.
   • In a blender, process 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon minced seeded chipotle chiles plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon fine salt until smooth and emulsified, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.

2. Coat the Chicken:

   • Pour the honey-chipotle mixture into a medium bowl. Add 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken and stir until evenly coated.

3. Assemble the Quesadillas:

   • Divide the chicken mixture and 2 cups of shredded quesadilla cheese into fourths, sprinkling them evenly over half of each of the 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas.
   • Fold the tortillas in half over the filling, creating half-moon shapes.

4. Grill the Quesadillas:

   • Place the prepared quesadillas on the preheated grill pan. Cook until the cheese is melted and grill marks form, approximately 45 to 90 seconds per side.

5. Serve:

   • Transfer the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve immediately, with optional sides such as sour cream, salsa, refried beans, rice, or grilled vegetables.

How To Store:

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a nonstick skillet, flipping once, until re-crisped and heated through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 1073
• Fat: 45g
• Carbohydrates: 117g
• Protein: 50g

Enjoy these Honey-Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas as a deliciously satisfying meal that blends sweet, spicy, and cheesy flavors with every bite!