Source: vkusnaja-zhisn.ruThis Mexican tortilla with a flavorful filling is a quick snack that never gets old, day after day. And that's because you can experiment with the fillings endlessly. For example, today we've put together a great collection of chicken quesadilla recipes!
1. Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla
Source: kulinaria1914.ruCheddar is ideal, but you can use any cheese you like.
You will need: 2 tortillas, 1 onion, 1 chicken fillet, 100g tomato paste, 50g cheese, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and fry until golden, then set aside to cool. Thinly slice the chicken fillet into strips and fry it over high heat in the same way.
Add spices and tomato paste to the chicken, mix well, heat everything together for just a minute, and then transfer to the onion. Place one tortilla on a frying pan, sprinkle with grated cheese, then add a layer of filling and more cheese. Cover with the second tortilla and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
2. Chicken and Pineapple Quesadilla
Source: pinterest.ruYou can also add a little canned corn here.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 50g butter, 200g pineapple, 1 cup grated cheese, cilantro, 2 tbsp BBQ sauce, spices.
Preparation: Lightly grill pineapple slices or fry them in a non-stick pan. Slice the chicken into strips, mix with spices, and fry. Then remove from heat and mix with BBQ sauce.
Melt the butter and lightly fry the tortillas. On two of them, spread all the filling, sprinkle with cheese, and cover with the remaining tortillas. Heat them for a couple of minutes until the cheese melts.
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3. Chicken and Eggplant Quesadilla
Source: travelinlife.ruWe recommend complementing the recipe with aromatic herbs like cilantro, dill, or mint.
You will need: 2 tortillas, 2 chicken fillets, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 eggplant, 150g cheese, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Peel the eggplant and dice all ingredients very finely. Fry everything together and season. On a tortilla, arrange thin slices of cheese, then the filling, then more cheese, and the second tortilla. Heat the quesadilla in a pan or oven until the cheese melts.
4. Chicken and Apple Quesadilla
Source: pinterest.ruA very original culinary experiment!
You will need: 4 tortillas, 500g chicken, 2 apples, 50g cheese, 125ml yogurt, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp zest, 1 tsp curry, a pinch of rosemary, spices.
Preparation: Mix yogurt with Dijon mustard, grated cheese, zest, and spices, and let it sit for a bit. Meanwhile, slice the chicken thinly and fry evenly on both sides.
Peel the apples and slice them thinly. Generously spread sauce on 2 tortillas, layer with chicken and apples, and cover with the remaining tortillas. Bake the quesadilla in the oven for 5 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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5. Chicken, Herb, and Olive Quesadilla
Source: vvsupremo.comAn interesting combination of Mexican cuisine and Italian motifs.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 50g spinach, 1 chicken fillet, 1 red onion, 200g olives, 300g mozzarella, 190g feta, 16 cherry tomatoes, 2 bell peppers, chili flakes, oregano, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, spinach, bell pepper, and olives, roughly crumble the cheese, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Lightly fry the bell pepper to soften it. Finely chop the chicken and fry it separately with spices.
Place half of a tortilla on the pan, sprinkle with spinach, onion, chicken, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, feta, mozzarella, and spices, then cover with the other half. Fry the quesadilla on both sides, and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
6. Chicken, Avocado, and Bean Quesadilla
Source: goya.comIf you like, add feta or another soft, salty cheese.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 150g chicken, 4 tbsp canned beans, 1 avocado, 1 bunch arugula, 1 tomato.
Preparation: Finely chop and fry the chicken, then add spices and chopped tomato at the end. On 2 tortillas, spread beans, avocado slices, chicken, and a handful of arugula, then cover with the remaining tortillas. Fry the quesadilla until crispy.
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7. Chicken and Mushroom Quesadilla
Source: thespruceeats.comIf using wild mushrooms, parboil them first.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 150g mushrooms, 200g chicken, 1 tomato, 100g cheese, half a bunch of cilantro, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 chili pepper, half a bell pepper, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the peeled tomatoes and chili pepper. Add spices and chopped cilantro, and mix thoroughly. Thinly slice the mushrooms and bell pepper and lightly fry until soft.
Slice the chicken into thin strips and fry separately. Add tomato paste, spices, and simmer for 2 minutes, then add chopped tomatoes. On a tortilla, layer chicken, mushrooms with bell pepper, grated cheese, and fold in half. Fry in a pan or bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Chicken and Corn Quesadilla
Source: lifehacker.ruPre-made ground chicken will also work.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 220g chicken, half an onion, half a can each of canned beans and corn, 1 chili, spices, 100g cheese, 1 tbsp tomato paste.
Preparation: Finely chop the chicken or pass it through a meat grinder. Finely chop the onion in the same way and fry them together with spices.
Add tomato paste, beans, corn, thin chili rings to the pan, and mix well. Simmer everything together for a couple of minutes and spread the filling onto 2 tortillas. Sprinkle with grated cheese, cover with the remaining tortillas, and lightly fry on both sides.
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9. Chicken and Ham Quesadilla
Source: americanhotpizza.ruA delightful quesadilla option for a hearty and healthy breakfast!
You will need: 2 tortillas, 100g yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, 100g chicken, 100g ham, 50g bell pepper, 50g processed cheese, spices.
Preparation: Mix yogurt with crushed garlic and spices, and spread on 1 tortilla. Layer with ham slices and bell pepper strips. Quickly fry the chicken with seasonings, add to the quesadilla, and cover everything with thin strips of processed cheese. Cover with the remaining tortilla and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side.
10. Chicken and Egg Quesadilla
Source: zen.yandex.ruFor color, add a little spinach or other greens.
You will need: 2 tortillas, 1 egg, 0.5 cup milk, half an onion, half a bell pepper, 100g chicken, spices.
Preparation: Dice the onion and bell pepper finely, pour over beaten egg with milk, and fry, stirring constantly. Separately fry the chicken with seasonings and place it on a tortilla first, then the vegetables. Cover with the second tortilla and leave in the pan for a couple of minutes.