Chipotle Chile Lime Chicken Quesadillas: A Flavorful Twist for Home Chefs
Enjoy a delicious and tangy take on quesadillas with this Chipotle Chile Lime Chicken recipe, perfect for home chefs looking to spice up their meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with chipotle peppers and lime juice.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly on half of each tortilla.
- Top with cheese and cilantro, then fold the tortillas in half.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook the quesadillas for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sliced jalapeños or bell peppers.
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg