Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Kick

Try these Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce for a quick and customizable dinner option.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 1

Total Time 31

Servings: 4 quesadillas

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with beans or sautéed peppers for vegetarian option.
1 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking the chicken.

For the Seasoning

1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
1 tbsp Onion Powder
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Sweet & Spicy Sauce

1/4 cup Honey Adjust based on desired sweetness.
2 tbsp Hot Sauce Adjust based on heat preference.

For the Jalapeño Cream Sauce

1 cup Sour Cream Can use Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
2 tbsp Fresh Jalapeños Deseed for less spiciness.
1 tbsp Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice.

For Assembly

4 pieces Flour Tortillas Can replace with corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 tbsp Butter For grilling the quesadillas.
to taste Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish.

Equipment

skillet
Mixing bowl
Spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Prepare the Sweet & Spicy Sauce: In a bowl, mix honey and hot sauce. Remove cooked chicken, let rest, slice, and toss in sauce until coated.
Make the Jalapeño Cream Sauce: Combine sour cream, chopped jalapeños, lime juice, and salt. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
Assemble Quesadillas: On a tortilla, layer cheese, honey-hot chicken, more cheese, and top with another tortilla. Press down gently.
Grill the Quesadillas: Melt butter in the skillet. Grill each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Serve: Slice quesadillas into wedges, serve hot with jalapeño cream sauce, garnished with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Perfect chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Feel free to customize fillings based on preferences.

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