Authentic chicken quesadilla recipe: 59 photos
Authentic Chicken Quesadilla
FAQ
What makes a quesadilla a quesadilla is the use of a tortilla and cheese. The tortilla is traditionally made of corn, although some modern variations use flour tortillas. The cheese is usually melted inside the tortilla, and additional fillings such as meat, vegetables, or beans can be added.
Layer half of each tortilla with chicken and vegetable mixture, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and bacon bits. Fold tortillas in half and place onto a baking sheet. Bake quesadillas in the preheated oven until cheeses have melted, about 10 minutes.
What toppings go in a quesadilla?
- Southwestern: Fill your quesadilla with black beans, chopped onions, peppers, tomatoes, corn, cilantro and pepper jack cheese. ...
- Mediterranean: Load your quesadilla up with a blend of chopped spinach, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese crumbles and mozzarella cheese.
🔥 Make it Dirty! For $2, your quesadilla can come coated in an extra layer of cheese on the outside for added crunch.
They are both served in Mexico and in the U.S. as a popular snack. In Mexico, it is made with a corn tortilla folded over melted Oaxaca cheese and served with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. The Americans prefer using flour tortillas and fill them with a generic “Mexican” cheese mix or Monterey Jack.