Habanero Chicken Quesadillas

03/13/2019

Active Time: N/ATotal Time45 MIN
Yield: Serves : 4

This quesadilla packs a serious punch, thanks to fiery habañeros. Feel free to dial it up or down, depending on your tolerance.Plus: More Mexican Recipes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 habañero chile (sliced), or more to taste
Kosher or sea salt, to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Eight 8-inch flour tortillas
6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
Salsa, guacamole and sour cream, for serving (optional)

How to Make It

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, and then stir in the garlic. Cook garlic until soft and then add the chicken, paprika, lime juice and habañero. Cook the chicken for about 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Set aside.

Step 2

Spread half of the cheese on 4 tortillas. Top with the habañero chicken. Add a final layer of cheese and gently spread the filling evenly around the tortilla, leaving a gap around the edges. Top with remaining tortillas.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place a filled tortilla on the pan, and cook for about 3 minutes or until the bottom is golden. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is completely melted.

Step 4

Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining quesadillas. Allow each to cool for a few minutes before cutting into 4 to 6 pieces.

Serve With

Salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

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