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Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Jalapeño Cream Magic

Delicious Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce are a delightful, customizable dish perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts substitute with steak or beans for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil any cooking oil can work
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika adjust based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder increase for bolder taste
  • to taste Salt taste and adjust
  • to taste Pepper taste and adjust
  • 2 tablespoons Honey adjust to your sweetness preference
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce swap with a milder option if preferred
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas corn tortillas are gluten-free
For the Jalapeño Cream Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a healthier alternative
  • 1-2 Fresh Jalapeños adjust to taste or omit
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
For Grilling
  • 1 tablespoon Butter can use olive oil for lighter option
For Garnishing
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro optional but recommended

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of hot sauce. Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into bite-sized pieces and coat with the hot honey mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup of sour cream, 1-2 chopped jalapeños, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and let chill to meld flavors.
  4. Lay a flour tortilla flat and sprinkle with cheese on one half. Add hot honey chicken pieces, more cheese, and fold the tortilla over.
  5. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadillas on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the quesadillas from the skillet, let cool briefly, slice into wedges, and serve with jalapeño cream sauce and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These quesadillas are customizable. Feel free to add additional vegetables or swap proteins as desired.

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