Are you craving a flavorful and vibrant Caribbean-inspired dish that combines the zesty flavors of the islands with the comforting goodness of a quesadilla? Look no further! Caribbean chicken quesadillas offer an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate and transport you to the sun-kissed beaches of the Caribbean. With a blend of aromatic spices, succulent chicken, and a medley of fresh ingredients, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of crafting the perfect Caribbean chicken quesadilla, a delightful fusion of Caribbean flavors and Mexican tradition.
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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This is a great recipe for parties. I freeze the leftovers; they reheat quite well. The zesty chicken and cooked peppers are a succulent delight when mixed with the melted cheeses. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Provided by Heather
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Grease a baking sheet.
- Toss the chicken with the fajita seasoning, then spread onto the baking sheet. Place under the broiler and cook until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, and chicken. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.
- Layer half of each tortilla with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and Monterey Jack. Fold the tortillas in half and Place onto a baking sheet.
- Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until the cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 504.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
I found this recipe online and altered it slightly. I came across this while searching for Caribbean recipes for ZWT5. Edited to add: I made this a few days ago and found the mixture needed a little sweetness so I added a bit of honey. I think this may have been because my fruit was a little tart due to not being ripe enough. Just wanted to mention so that you can taste your mixture ahead of time and decide if you want a touch of sweet added before assembling.
Provided by thepurpleturtle
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 24 wedges, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the chicken with all of the ingredients except tortillas. Brush 1 side of each tortilla with vegetable oil.
- On the non-oiled side, top half of each tortilla with the chicken mixture and Fold in half.
- Cook in a large skillet or griddle over medium low heat for at least 3 - 4 minutes per side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly browned.
- Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges.
- Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
MARGARITA CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
Margarita mix makes the chicken in these baked quesadillas fantastic! Cut into quarters to serve.
Provided by SYLVERWARE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir margarita mix, lemon juice, lime juice, and garlic powder together in a large bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess oil from chicken. Pour margarita mixture into the skillet with chicken; simmer until most of margarita mixture is evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer and drain chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Layer 4 tortillas with chicken, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese; top with remaining 4 tortillas. Place the prepared quesadillas, 1 or 2 at a time, on a large baking sheet.
- Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining quesadillas; cut into quarters to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 calories, Carbohydrate 87.3 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1287.3 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
CARIBBEAN QUESADILLAS
People say the sweet potato in my quesadillas makes them think of the flavor of Thanksgiving. Often, I mix and refrigerate the filling ahead, so it takes no time to layer the tortillas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place sweet potato in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and pumpkin pie spice in oil until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beans and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until thickened. Mash beans slightly with a fork. Stir in sweet potato. Cook until heated through., Sprinkle bean mixture over one side of six tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup cheese and a rounded tablespoonful of chilies. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook on a griddle over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. , Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
This chicken quesadilla recipe has an impressive look and taste with little preparation. The leftover chicken gets Mexican flair from cumin in this fun main dish. -Linda Wetzel, Woodland Park, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. , Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° until crisp and golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN
Chicken breast is coated in a delicately spiced, and slightly sweet breading, then baked with grapefruit juice and nectarine.
Provided by KS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss with chicken breasts until evenly coated. In a bowl, combine duck sauce, marinara sauce, mango hot sauce and 1/4 cup grapefruit juice. Coat chicken evenly with sauce mixture. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish, and dredge chicken until evenly breaded. Place chicken in baking dish. Place nectarine slices around the edge of baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken, pour 1/2 cup grapefruit juice over chicken, and continue cooking for another 15 minutes or until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1239.5 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
QUICK CARIBBEAN QUESADILLAS
Not your average quesadillas, these are filled with a mixture of Swiss cheese, bacon and pineapple for a fun and unforgettable meal.
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the honey mustard and pineapple preserves.
- Divide the mixture evenly between 4 of the tortillas.
- Spread evenly to within 1 inch of the edges. Distribute the Swiss cheese, chicken, bacon evenly over the pineapple mixture; top with remaining tortillas to make quesadillas.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Melt a small amount of the butter in the skillet, tilting the pan to cover the surface with butter.
- Place one of the quesadillas into the skillet, and fry on each side until lightly browned and the cheese has melted, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
- Keep cooked quesadillas in a warm oven while you fry the remaining.
- To serve, cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges and arrange on a platter with pineapple tidbits in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.2, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 723.6, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 22.2
EASY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS
I came up with this recipe on a whim. I love quesadillas, but am picky about what goes in them. This was super easy to make and tasted really good. Serve as is or with salsa and sour cream.
Provided by Jenn79
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and 1 teaspoon garlic salt, shredding chicken as it cooks until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir black beans, 1 packet sazon seasoning, and teaspoon garlic salt together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add black bean mixture to rice.
- Place each tortilla on a work surface; layer half of each tortilla with bean-rice mixture, Mexican cheese, shredded chicken, and more Mexican cheese. Fold each tortilla in half. Spread a thin layer of softened butter atop each quesadilla.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook each quesadilla, butter-side down, until cheese is melted and outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1713.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. For the chicken, look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
- Marinate the chicken in the mojo sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will help to infuse the chicken with flavor.
- Cook the chicken over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. Do not overcook, or the chicken will become dry.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the quesadillas. A good combination is mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack.
- Add other toppings to the quesadillas, such as black beans, corn, or avocado.
- Serve the quesadillas with your favorite salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
Caribbean chicken quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover chicken, and they can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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