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Chicken Quesadillas with Salsa, Cilantro, and Guacamole Recipe

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Delicious and easy Chicken Quesadillas made with shredded rotisserie chicken, melted Mexican blend cheese, and flavorful salsa, served with refried beans and topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty party appetizer.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (2 quesadillas per serving)

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups leftover finely shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/3 cup restaurant-style salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup refried beans (homemade or store-bought)

Tortillas

  • 16 street tacos flour tortillas (warmed)

For Cooking

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil (divided)

For Serving

  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the quesadillas warm after cooking.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded rotisserie chicken, shredded Mexican blend cheese, restaurant-style salsa, and chopped fresh cilantro. Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste.
  3. Assemble Quesadillas: Take one warmed flour tortilla and spread refried beans evenly on half of it. Then, add a generous amount of the chicken mixture on top of the beans. Fold the tortilla over to seal the quesadilla. Repeat this process for all 16 tortillas.
  4. Cook Quesadillas: Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the quesadillas in batches, laying them in a single layer in the skillet. Cook each side until golden brown, approximately 1 to 2 minutes per side. After cooking, place the quesadillas in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat this process with the remaining quesadillas, adding the remaining 2 tablespoons of canola oil as needed.
  5. Serve: Serve the quesadillas immediately while warm, accompanied by guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream as desired for dipping and topping.

Notes

  • You can use either homemade or store-bought refried beans based on convenience.
  • Warming the tortillas before assembling helps prevent them from breaking when folded.
  • Adjust seasoning of the chicken mixture according to your preferred spice level.
  • Use a cast iron skillet or any non-stick skillet for best frying results.
  • Keeping cooked quesadillas warm in the oven avoids them getting soggy or cold before serving.
  • Serve immediately after warming for the best texture and flavor.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/chicken-quesadillas-with-salsa-cilantro-and-guacamole-recipe/