Spicy Chicken Quesadillas Food

SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan then saute the onion, bell peppers, garlic and jalapeno for 2-3 minutes until the onion starts to soften.
• Add the seasonings and cook for another minute.
• Add the shredded chicken and stir to coat the chicken in all the aromatics. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. (The filling can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in a sealed container in the fridge.)
• Once cooled, add the cheese and cilantro/coriander and stir well to combine.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the pan, add filling to half of the tortilla then fold over the rest. I like to cook two quesadillas, side-by-side to make cooking time a little quicker.
• Cover with a lid and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides with the cheese completely melted.
• Remove from the pan, allow to cool for a minute then slice into wedges.
• Serve the quesadillas with sour cream, salsa and guacamole for dipping.

EASY SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken and spices (cumin, paprika, red pepper, salt) and set aside.
• Into a medium frying pan at medium/medium-high heat add your oil, green bell pepper, white onion, jalapeno, garlic, and black beans. Cook until the black beans soften slightly and the garlic is fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Add tomatoes, whites of the green onions, cilantro, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine and take off the heat.
• To assemble, spray a large frying pan with non-stick spray (grill pan or griddle will work well) set to medium/medium-high heat and place a single tortilla in the middle.
• Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese (about 3 tablespoons) over the surface, add a layer of the vegetable mix (about 3 tablespoons) to half the tortilla, and the same amount of your shredded chicken to the same half, finally sprinkle over about a teaspoon of your reserved un-cooked green onions. Apply another 3 tablespoons of cheese to the top, cover and allow to melt for about 2-3 minutes.
• Using a spatula, flip the un-topped half over the topped half, pressing lightly, cover and cook another 2-3 minutes so all the cheese has melted and the tortilla is crispy.
• Continue until all your veggie and chicken mixes are used up. Setting your finished quesadillas on a cooling rack in the oven set to low. When ready to serve, cut with a pizza cutter into slices and enjoy! These are great with a side of sour cream and/or guacamole.

SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• cube chicken in to medium sized pieces. slice jalapeno in to thin rings. Place skillet over medium heat, add olive oil to pan. place chicken and jalapeno to the pan. stir fry chicken for about 10-12 minutes or until. Be sure to constantly stir chicken to keep it from burning. While chicken in frying cut bell pepper in to thin strips then in half add to pan. squeeze lime juice in to pan with cajun seasoning and salt and pepper. once chicken is almost fully cooked turn heat down to simmer. at this time shred habanero cheese over the chicken. at this time place medium skillet over low heat and place one tortilla with pepper jack cheese slices on top of it in the pan, let melt. Remove chicken from heat. Then place healthy serving of chicken filling on tortilla shell and place another slice of cheese and then another tortilla. use spatula to press on Quesadillas to slightly flatten them. repeat with three more and your meal is ready to eat.
• If this is your first time cooking these you may want to use to spatulas to lift them out of the pan. it will make it much easier.
• This can be served with refried beans as a side dish.

SPICY CHICKEN AND EGG BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add chicken, chicken stock, and taco seasoning; bring to a simmer. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain, being careful to remove as much liquid as possible, while keeping onions and garlic. Transfer chicken mixture to a plate.
• Melt remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs in a small bowl with salt and pepper. Pour into the skillet and add chicken mixture, diced tomatoes and chiles, and cilantro; scramble until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Add an additional beaten egg, if desired. Remove from the heat and add 1/4 cup cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
• Place 2 tortillas in a separate, large skillet over low heat. Sprinkle part of the remaining cheese on top and let melt. Spoon 1/2 of the chicken-egg mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with remaining tortillas. Flip carefully and cook on the other side for about 1 minute.
• Remove from the skillet and place each tortilla on a plate. Slice, garnish with sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce, and serve.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Broil the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink inside. Cool and then shred or cube the chicken. (I have found the slicer in my salad shooter works great for this!).
• Mix chicken, salsa and cheese in a bowl.
• Place 1/10th of the mixture on half of the tortilla, fold over and press down slightly to "seal". You can moisten the edges with water to help the edges seal but I usually don't. I've found pressing firmly so that the tortilla sticks to the mixtures works fine.
• Bake at 400°F for about 5 minutes or until tortillas start to brown.
• Serve with additional salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
• Goes well with refried beans and/or Spanish Rice.

FOREVERMAMA'S SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS OR BURRITOS

Steps:

• Combine chicken and taco seasoning mix in a heavy duty zip-top bag; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours or overnight.
• Place chicken in a broiler pan or in a 15 x 10 x 11 inch jellyroll pan.
• Broil coated chicken 6 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) for 5 - 6 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
• Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
• In a bowl, combine chicken, cheese, picante sauce, and red peppers; stirring well. Set aside.
• Brush 1 side of each tortilla with melted butter; place 2 tortillas, buttered side down, on a cookie sheet. Top each tortilla with about 1 cup of chicken mixture, spreading to edges of tortilla. Top each with a tortilla, buttered side up.
• Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken mixture. Serve immediately.
• NOTE: If making these into burritos, mound chicken mixture 1/4 of the was down on tortilla's. Turn over short side of tortilla over chicken. Turn both right and left sides of tortilla about 1 inch inches Roll up cigar style, enveloping the chicken mixture tightly. Place on greased cookie sheet, seam-side down. Brush each burrito with melted butter. Bake until golden brown.
• Note # 2:If you can find Chi-Chi's taco seasoning mix, these will be To Die For. But unfortunately I can't find this seasoning anymore. They used to advertise right on the package that it didn't contain the "red stuff". I use other taco seasoning mixes, but none compare to the goodness that Chi-Chi's had. If you can find Chi-Chi's somewhere, use 2 pkg's because each pkg. was about 1 /2 - 3/4 ounces. If you do find it, let me know, because I'd love to know because I've been searching for a long time.

SPICY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS - MY GOOF TURNED GOOD

Steps:

• Strain the tomatoes using a strainer. Make sure all liquid is out.
• Mix shredded chicken, tomatoes, cheese, and onions.
• Lay out 4 of the tortillas. Spread a thin even layer of the mix over the tortillas - making sure to cover the entire tortilla. Cover each with extra tortilla.
• Using non-stick pan, lightly brown on both sides, making sure cheese melts.
• Slice into 4-6 pieces and serve with sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, salad --
• We use this as a meal, but if you want to use it as appetizers, substitute the burrito-sized tortillas with 16 taco-sized. Spread the mixture over 8 of them and top with the other 8. Slice into 4 pieces.