Description
Chipotle Chile Lime Chicken Quesadillas are a flavorful delight that will elevate any meal. With zesty lime, smoky chipotle, and melted cheese, these quesadillas promise a satisfying crunch and an explosion of taste in every bite. Perfect for casual dinners or game nights, they are easy to prepare and a guaranteed hit among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cubed
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with chipotle peppers, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté for 6-8 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. On one half of each tortilla, layer cooked chicken and shredded cheese. Fold to create a half-moon shape.
- Return folded tortillas to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and cheese is melted.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with lime wedges and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg