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Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas: A Flavor Party in Minutes

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas bring a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors in a quick and easy recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts can substitute with steak or beans
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking chicken
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup honey adjust based on preference
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce adjust for heat preference
For the Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream creamy base for the sauce
  • 1-2 pieces fresh jalapeños remove seeds to lessen spiciness
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
For the Quesadilla Assembly
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 pieces flour tortillas corn tortillas are a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons butter for grilling the quesadillas
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for flavor and presentation

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dice the chicken breasts and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Prepare Sauce: Reduce heat to low, drizzle honey and hot sauce over cooked chicken. Stir well to coat chicken and warm through for another 2 minutes.
  3. Make Jalapeño Cream Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, chopped jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and refrigerate.
  4. Assemble Quesadillas: On a tortilla, layer cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, then add the hot honey chicken mixture and more cheese. Fold tortilla over and repeat with remaining tortillas.
  5. Grill Quesadillas: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over medium heat. Grill each assembled quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve: Cool quesadillas for a minute, cut into wedges. Serve with the spicy jalapeño cream sauce and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cheesy hot honey chicken quesadillas are a crowd-pleaser with their spicy and sweet flavors. Perfect for quick dinners or entertaining guests.

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