A Mexican tortilla with a fragrant filling is a quick snack that doesn't get boring day in and day out. And all because you can experiment with content indefinitely. For example, today we have prepared a large selection of chicken quesadilla recipes!
1. Quesadilla with chicken and cheese
Cheddar is ideal, but you can use any cheese you like.
You will need: 2 tortillas, 1 onion, 1 chicken fillet, 100 g of tomato paste, 50 g of cheese, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion finely and fry it until golden, and then set it aside to cool. Thinly cut the chicken fillet into strips and fry in the same way over high heat.
Add spices and tomato paste to the chicken, mix well, literally warm everything together for a minute and also transfer to the onion. Place one tortilla in a skillet, sprinkle with grated cheese, then a layer of filling and more cheese. Cover with the second tortilla and fry for 2-3 minutes on both sides.
2. Quesadillas with chicken and pineapple
You can also add some canned corn to this.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 50 g butter, 200 g pineapple, 1 cup grated cheese, cilantro, 2 tbsp. barbecue sauce, spices.
Preparation: Lightly grill the pineapple slices on a grill or nonstick skillet. Cut the chicken into strips, mix with spices and fry too. Then remove from heat and stir with barbecue sauce.
Melt the butter and lightly fry the tortillas. Put all the filling on two of them, sprinkle with cheese and cover with the remaining tortillas. Heat them for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese.
3. Quesadillas with chicken and eggplant
We recommend adding aromatic herbs like cilantro, dill or mint to the recipe.
You will need: 2 tortillas, 2 chicken fillets, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 eggplant, 150 g of cheese, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Peel the eggplant and cut all ingredients into very small cubes. Fry everything together and season. Spread thin slices of cheese on the tortilla, then the filling, more cheese and the second tortilla. Heat the quesadilla in a skillet or oven until the cheese is melted.
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4. Quesadillas with chicken and apple
A very original culinary experiment!
You will need: 4 tortillas, 500 g chicken, 2 apples, 50 g cheese, 125 ml 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 infuse a little. During this time, cut the chicken into thin slices and fry evenly on both sides.
Peel the apples and cut into thin slices. Brush 2 tortillas generously with the sauce, place the chicken and apples and top with the remaining tortillas. Put the quesadilla in the oven for 5 minutes at 200 degrees.
5. Quesadillas with chicken, herbs and olives
An interesting combination of Mexican cuisine and Italian influences.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 50 g spinach, 1 chicken fillet, 1 red onion, 200 g olives, 300 g mozzarella, 190 g feta, 16 cherry tomatoes, 2 peppers, chili flakes, oregano, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onions, spinach, peppers and olives, roughly crush the cheese and cut the cherry in half. Fry the pepper lightly to soften it. Chop the chicken finely and also fry it separately in spices.
Put half in a skillet, sprinkle with spinach, onions, chicken, peppers, tomatoes, olives, feta, mozzarella and spices, and cover with the other half. Fry the quesadilla on both sides and repeat with the rest of the tortillas.
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6. Quesadillas with chicken, avocado and beans
Add feta or other soft salty cheese if you like.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 150 g chicken, 4 tablespoons canned beans, 1 avocado, 1 bunch of arugula, 1 tomato.
Preparation: Finely chop and fry the chicken, and at the end add spices and chopped tomato.On 2 tortillas, spread the beans, avocado slices, chicken and a handful of arugula, and cover with the rest. Fry the quesadilla until crispy.
7. Quesadillas with chicken and mushrooms
If you are using forest mushrooms, boil them a little first.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 150 g mushrooms, 200 g chicken, 1 tomato, 100 g cheese, half a bunch of cilantro, 1 tbsp. tomato paste, 1 chili pepper, half a bell pepper, spices.
Preparation: Chop the peeled tomatoes and chili very finely. Add spices, chopped cilantro and mix well. Thinly chop mushrooms and peppers and lightly fry until soft.
Cut the chicken into thin strips and fry separately as well. Add tomato paste, spices, and simmer for 2 minutes, then add chopped tomatoes. Put chicken, mushrooms with pepper, grated cheese on a tortilla, and fold in half. Fry in a skillet or put in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 180 degrees.
8. Quesadillas with chicken and corn
Ready-made minced chicken is also fine.
You will need: 4 tortillas, 220 g chicken, half an onion, half a can of canned beans and corn, 1 chili, spices, 100 g cheese, 1 tbsp. tomato paste.
Preparation: Chop the chicken very finely or mince it. In the same way, finely chop the onion and fry them along with the spices.
Add tomato paste, beans, corn, thin chili rings to the pan and mix well. Stew everything together for a couple of minutes and spread the filling over 2 tortillas. Sprinkle with grated cheese on top, cover with the remaining tortillas and lightly fry on both sides.
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9. Quesadillas with chicken and ham
A delicious option for a quesadilla for a hearty and healthy breakfast!
You will need: 2 tortillas, 100 g of yogurt, 2 cloves of garlic, 100 g of chicken, 100 g of ham, 50 g of pepper, 50 g of processed cheese, spices.
Preparation: Combine yogurt with crushed garlic and spices, and brush with 1 tortilla. Arrange the ham slices and pepper strips on top. Quickly fry the seasoned chicken, add to the quesadilla, and cover everything with thin strips of melted cheese. Top with the remaining tortilla and fry for 2-3 minutes.
10. Quesadilla with chicken and egg
Add some spinach or other greens for color.
You will need: 2 tortillas, 1 egg, 0.5 cups of milk, half an onion, half a pepper, 100 g of chicken, spices.
Preparation: Cut the onion and pepper into small cubes, cover with the beaten egg and milk and fry, stirring constantly. Separately fry the chicken in seasonings and put it on the tortilla first, and then the vegetables. Cover with a second tortilla and leave in a skillet for a couple of minutes.