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Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Zesty Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Jalapeño Sauce

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce are a quick, vibrant meal perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook 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
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with steak or beans.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Use regular paprika for milder taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to palate.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to palate.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup works as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Adjust heat level to preference.
For the Jalapeño Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a healthy substitute.
  • 2 Fresh Jalapeños Adjust for spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as an alternative.
For the Quesadillas
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas can be used for gluten-free.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Other melting cheeses can be experimented with.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be swapped for olive oil.
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through, coating with honey and hot sauce mixture afterward.
  2. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with chopped jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Place a tortilla on a surface, sprinkle cheese, add chopped chicken, top with more cheese, and cover with another tortilla.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, cook quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges and serve with jalapeño cream sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different proteins or additional vegetables as desired. Serve with guacamole or salsa for added flavor.

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