Best 5 Chicken And Jalapeño Quesadillas Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than chicken and jalapeño quesadillas! This classic Mexican dish is a perfect blend of spicy, savory, and cheesy goodness. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and get ready to make the best chicken and jalapeño quesadillas you've ever tasted!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND JALAPENO QUESADILLAS - NUWAVE OVEN/FLAVORWAVE



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Make and share this Chicken and Jalapeno Quesadillas - Nuwave Oven/Flavorwave recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 11m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 jalapeno-cilantro tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups mexican cheese (shredded)
1 1/2 cups roasted deli chicken (shredded)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Steps:

  • Brush 2 tortillas with oil.
  • Place tortillas, oil side down, on baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle each with 1/4 of cheese, half of chicken, half of cilantro, and 1/4 of cheese, leaving 3/4-inch border.
  • Top each with 1 tortilla, pressing to adhere; brush top with oil.
  • Bake quesadillas until filling is heated through and edges begin to crisp, about 2~3 minutes.
  • Using large metal spatula, turn each over and bake until bottom is crisp, about 1~2 minutes.
  • Transfer quesadillas to plates. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.9, Fat 57.6, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 196.3, Sodium 1206.7, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 49.9

CHICKEN JALAPENO POPPER QUESADILLA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 16m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices thin-cut bacon
2/3 cup grated pepper jack cheese
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 burrito-size tortillas
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
2 jalapenos, stemmed, quartered and seeded
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning as needed, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving a couple of tablespoons of bacon fat.
  • While the bacon is frying, mix together the pepper jack, cream cheese, cayenne pepper and cumin in a bowl. Spread onto one of the tortillas and set aside.
  • Wipe out the skillet and return it to the heat. Heat the butter and reserved bacon fat until the butter is melted, then place the prepared tortilla in the skillet, cheese-side up. Top with the chicken and jalapenos. Crumble over the bacon and top with the second tortilla. Cook until golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board, slice and sprinkle over the cilantro before serving.

JALAPENO POPPER CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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These quesadillas couldn't be simpler and they pack all the flavor of a traditional jalapeno popper.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon
1 skinless chicken breast half
salt and pepper
1 pinch garlic powder (to taste)
1 pinch cumin powder (to taste)
1 pinch dried chipotle powder (to taste) or 1 pinch dried ancho chile powder (to taste)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced (or more to taste)
4 flour tortillas
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin and chile powder. Add to the same skillet you used for the bacon and cook until both sides are browned and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a couple of minutes, then cut into thin strips.
  • Mix together the cream cheese and the jalapenos. Spread the mixture evenly over the flour tortillas. Top half of each tortilla with a strip of bacon, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and some of the chicken. Fold the top of the tortilla over the filling and press together gently.
  • Cook the quesadillas in batches in a skillet coated with cooking spray until both sides are browned. Cut into triangles and serve.

FIESTA CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Make an entree for two in 20 minutes! Fast-to-fix quesadillas are bursting with chicken, peppers and cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
Cooking spray
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup thin red bell pepper strips
1/4 cup thin green bell pepper strips
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1 tablespoon sliced green onion (1 medium)
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray both sides of each tortilla lightly with cooking spray. Place 2 tortillas on foil-lined pan. Sprinkle each with half of the chicken, bell pepper strips, cheese and green onion. Top with remaining 2 tortillas.
  • Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until light brown and crisp. Cut into wedges; serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1710 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN AND JALAPEñO QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Bake     Quick & Easy     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 9-inch-diameter (burrito size) jalapeño- or other chili-flavored flour tortillas
Vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded Mexican-blend cheeses
1 1/2 cups (packed) shredded Mexican-seasoned or other purchased roasted chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush 2 tortillas with oil. Place tortillas, oil side down, on baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/4 of cheese, half of chicken, half of cilantro, and 1/4 of cheese, leaving 3/4-inch border. Top each with 1 tortilla, pressing to adhere; brush top with oil.
  • Bake quesadillas until filling is heated through and edges begin to crisp, about 10 minutes. Using large metal spatula, turn each over and bake until bottom is crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer quesadillas to plates. Cut into wedges and serve.

Tips:

  • For a crispier quesadilla, cook it in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tortilla is golden brown.
  • If you don't have a quesadilla maker, you can also cook quesadillas in a regular skillet. Just be sure to flip them halfway through cooking so that they cook evenly.
  • To make your quesadillas even more flavorful, try adding other ingredients like black beans, corn, or avocado.
  • Serve quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Chicken and jalapeño quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They're also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken and jalapeño quesadillas a try.

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