Best 7 Chipotle Turkey And Corn Quesadillas Recipes

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Introducing a culinary journey that brings together bold flavors and vibrant textures, we embark on a quest to discover the ultimate recipe for "Chipotle Turkey and Corn Quesadillas." In this tantalizing dish, smoky chipotle peppers intertwine with the savory richness of turkey and the sweet crunch of corn, all nestled within warm tortillas. Prepare to embark on a taste adventure where every bite ignites your palate and transports you to a realm of culinary delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHIPOTLE TURKEY AND CORN QUESADILLAS



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Ready in just 20 minutes, this satisfying dish makes a great weeknight dinner or after-school snack.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, halved, thinly sliced
1/4 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag)
4 to 6 dashes chipotle red pepper sauce
4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 8.2-oz package)
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz)
8 slices deli turkey
1 small tomato, seeded, chopped
1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and onion in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to brown. Add corn; cook until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and pepper sauce.
  • Place 2 of the tortillas on work surface; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese, half of the mushroom mixture, 4 slices turkey, another 2 tablespoons cheese and a second tortilla. Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Add quesadillas; cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all salsa ingredients.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges; serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHIPOTLE-TURKEY QUESADILLA



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A cheesy turkey quesadilla gets a big flavor boost two ways-first with chile pepper-spiked salsa and then with a citrusy mixed-fruit topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp. salsa
1/2 tsp. chipotle chile pepper powder
1 flour tortilla (8 inch)
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 slice OSCAR MAYER Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
1 DEL MONTE® Cherry Mixed Fruit (4 oz.)
1 cup prepared CRYSTAL LIGHT Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix

Steps:

  • Mix salsa and chile powder. Top tortilla with cheese, turkey and salsa mixture; fold in half.
  • Cook in nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. on each side or until quesadilla is golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
  • Serve with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 15 g

TURKEY CHIPOTLE CHILI WITH PEPPER JACK CHEESE CORN CAKE TOPPERS



Turkey Chipotle Chili with Pepper Jack Cheese Corn Cake Toppers image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, corn oil or vegetable oil
2 pounds ground turkey breast
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 rounded tablespoon chili powder, a palm full
2 chipotles in adobo, chopped, found on Spanish/Mexican foods aisle or, 1/2 cup hot chipotle salsa may be substituted
Salt
1 cup Mexican beer
2 cups chicken stock
1 (28-ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 (8 1/2-ounce) package corn muffin mix (recommended: Jiffy Mix) prepared to directions on box for corn cakes
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, 8 ounces
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Heat deep skillet or wide pot over medium high heat. Add oil and turkey. Crumble meat as it cooks, 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, chili powder, and chipotle. Cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add beer and cook another minute, stirring to loosen any bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the stock, tomatoes, and beans and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Heat a nonstick griddle pan over medium high heat. Mix batter and cheese together. Rub grill with butter, nesting the butter in a paper towel to hold on to it. Ladle the batter to make 3-inch cheese and corn cakes. Cook 3 minutes on each side, until golden. Transfer them to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Serve bowls of chili with cheese-corn toppers -- like a spicy, corn topped chili pot pie.

TURKEY AND SWEET POTATO QUESADILLAS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 14m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shredded leftover turkey
1/4 cup salsa (I like tomatillo but whatever you have is fine)
4 large flour tortillas
1/2 cup sweet potatoes, mashed
1 cup shredded Cheddar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 lime, juiced
1 canned chipotle pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 green onion for garnish, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine leftover turkey and salsa. To construct quesadilla, place one tortilla on work surface and spread with half the mashed sweet potato. Then add half the turkey mixture and half the cheese. Top with tortilla and brush with a bit of canola oil.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat add quesadilla oil side down then brush the top with oil. Cook for about 3 minutes until bottom begins to brown and cheese starts to melt. Flip and repeat.
  • In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chipotle, cumin, and cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove quesadilla from pan, cut into wedges and serve with chipotle dipping sauce. Garnish with green onions.

CORN TRUFFLE (HUITLACOCHE) QUESADILLAS



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Huitlacoche (pronounced wee-tlah-KOH-cheh) is a delicious corn fungus packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Known also as the Mexican truffle, it has been considered a delicacy in Mexico for thousands of years and its popularity is rapidly growing in the US and Europe. Enjoy it in these crispy quesadillas.

Provided by gem

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
5 fresh epazote leaves
1 pound fresh corn truffles (huitlacoche)
sea salt to taste
10 (6 inch) yellow corn tortillas
1 pound Oaxaca cheese, separated into strings

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, and epazote and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir corn truffles into onion mixture; cook and stir until truffle liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and keep warm.
  • Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot. Moisten both sides of two tortillas with water and place them, stacked together, onto the hot griddle; cook until the bottom tortilla is crisp, about 2 minutes. Flip the stacked tortillas and cook the other tortilla until crisp, about 2 minutes. Separate the two tortillas; place them separately, uncooked side down, onto the hot griddle. Cover the crisp side of one tortilla with 1/5 of the Oaxaca cheese; place 1/5 of the corn truffle mixture over the cheese, then lay the crisp side of the second tortilla on top to cover the truffle mix.
  • Cook, turning once, until both tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes; repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and corn truffle mixture. Cut each quesadilla into four wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 722.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CORN QUESADILLAS



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My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table. They make craveable leftovers for brown bag lunches, so pack the salsa, too. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 teaspoon canola oil
Guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first six ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. To assemble, lightly brush the tops of two tortillas with 1/2 teaspoon oil; turn over. Top with cheese mixture and remaining tortillas. Brush tops with remaining oil., Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In two batches, cook quesadillas 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. If desired, serve with guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CHIPOTLE TURKEY CHILAQUILES



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As a frugal mom, I try to use leftovers in a way that provides good nutrition. This recipe does just that and it's also a great way for my children to learn to enjoy the flavors of their Mexican heritage. -Aimee Day, Ferndale, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

15 corn tortillas (6 inches), torn into 1-1/2-inch pieces
3 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup lime juice
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups crumbled queso fresco or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 cups turkey or chicken broth
Chopped fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice, optional
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In batches, arrange tortilla pieces in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 6-8 minutes or until crisp., In a large bowl, toss turkey with onion and garlic. Place lime juice and peppers in a blender; cover and process until blended., Arrange half of the tortilla pieces in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with turkey mixture, beans, 1-1/2 cups cheese and chipotle mixture. Top with the remaining tortilla pieces and cheese. Pour broth over top., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with rice and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortillas: Use large burrito-sized tortillas for this recipe, as they will hold all of the ingredients without breaking.
  • Cook the turkey thoroughly: Make sure the turkey is cooked through before adding it to the quesadillas. This will help prevent the quesadillas from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of cheese: Feel free to use a variety of cheeses in your quesadillas. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack.
  • Don't overfill the quesadillas: Be careful not to overfill the quesadillas, or they will be difficult to fold and seal.
  • Cook the quesadillas until they are golden brown: Cook the quesadillas in a hot skillet until they are golden brown and crispy. This will help keep the ingredients inside from falling out.

Conclusion:

Chipotle turkey and corn quesadillas are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can also be served as an appetizer. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will be sure to please everyone at your table.

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