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Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas That Wow Every Bite

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas are quick, customizable, and packed with flavor, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitutable with steak or beans
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For cooking the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper To taste
  • 1/4 cup Honey Star ingredient
  • 1-2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Adjust to taste
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Base for the sauce
  • 2 pieces Fresh Jalapeños Chopped; can use pickled
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice For tanginess
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in a tablespoon of olive oil. Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest. Whisk together honey and hot sauce, then coat the chicken with this mixture.
  4. Prepare the jalapeño cream sauce by mixing sour cream, chopped jalapeños, and lime juice in a bowl.
  5. Assemble the quesadillas by layering cheese, chicken, and more cheese between tortillas.
  6. Grill quesadillas in the skillet with butter for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy.
  7. Slice into wedges and serve with jalapeño cream sauce and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Adjust the spice level to suit preferences and use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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