If you make one thing today, make these Chicken & Spicy Salsa Quesadillas. What makes them so delicious is the Spicy Salsa — you really should try it!
Mexican, Tex‑Mex and Mexican‑inspired dishes are always a hit in our house. These quesadillas are no exception — the whole family loves them.
I keep these quesadillas simple: chicken, cheese and the spicy salsa provide plenty of flavor. If you prefer, add avocado for a creamier bite — it’s a delicious option.
The recipe card below uses my own Spicy Salsa. You can follow that recipe, use your favorite store‑bought salsa, or make any salsa you like — whatever works best for you.
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Chicken & Spicy Salsa Quesadillas
15 mins
15 mins
30 mins
Ingredients
- 2 chicken fillets cut into very thin strips
- Juice of one lemon
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Spicy Salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 4 Flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, crushed garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir well and pour the marinade over the chicken, tossing to coat.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast‑iron or heavy skillet over high heat. Cook the chicken for about 8 minutes, until golden outside and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Lay the four flour tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the cooked chicken evenly among them, placing it in a line through the center of each tortilla. Top the chicken with grated cheddar, then spoon on the spicy salsa. Fold each tortilla in half to form a half‑moon.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium‑high heat. Cook two quesadillas at a time if your pan fits them, pressing briefly to help them hold together. Cook about 2–3 minutes per side, until the tortillas are golden and the edges are crisp. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
- Remove from the pan, cut each quesadilla in half, and serve immediately. They are best served fresh to keep the tortillas crisp.
*Note: appliance temperatures vary; prep and cook times are estimates.
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