Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Lime Sauce

These Chicken Quesadillas are not only delicious but can come together in no time! Packed with perfectly spiced and cooked chicken, sautéed onions and peppers, and oozing mozzarella, they promise a flavor explosion in every bite. The homemade chipotle lime sauce adds a zesty kick that complements the rich flavors of the quesadillas beautifully.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
🍗 3 chicken breasts, cut into small bite-size pieces
🧂 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
🌶️ 1 tablespoon chili powder
🌶️ 1 tablespoon paprika
🧅 1 tablespoon onion powder
🧄 1 tablespoon garlic powder
🌿 1 teaspoon oregano
🌿 1/2 teaspoon cumin
📦 1 packet of Sazón
🌿 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🫒 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (3 tbsp for chicken and 1 tbsp for the veggies)
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper
🌶️ 1 orange bell pepper
🧅 1 onion
🧂 1/4 tsp salt for the veggies
🌯 8-10 medium size flour tortillas (depending on the size of your tortillas)
🧀 4-5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
🥥 Cooking spray for the pan

For the Chipotle Lime Sauce:
🥛 1 cup sour cream
🍶 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🌶️ 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce from a can
🥫 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the same can
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1- Prepare the Chicken:

• Cut the chicken into small bite-size pieces and place them in a large bowl.
• Season with chicken bouillon powder, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, sazón, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.

2- Prepare the Veggies:

• Slice the onion and peppers into thin strips.

3- Make the Chipotle Lime Sauce:

• In a food processor or blender, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt until smooth.

4- Cook the Chicken:

• Heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken and cook until thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the pan.

5- Cook the Veggies:

• In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
• Add the sliced peppers and onions, season with salt, and sauté until slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Return the chicken to the pan and mix together with the veggies.

6- Assemble the Quesadillas:

• Place a clean non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and spray with avocado cooking spray.
• Lay down a flour tortilla, sprinkle a generous amount of cheese over the entire surface.
• Add the chicken and veggie mixture to one half of the tortilla, followed by a drizzle of chipotle lime sauce. Do not overstuff.
• Fold the tortilla over the filling and cook until both sides are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

7- Serve:

• Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve with extra chipotle lime sauce on the side, along with guacamole if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-5 servings
Calories: ~600 per serving
Proteins per serving: ~45g
Fats per serving: ~30g
Carbohydrates per serving: ~50g
Equipment: Large skillet, food processor or blender, non-stick skillet

Cooking Tips:

• Be mindful of the filling; overstuffing can make flipping the quesadillas difficult.
• Cooking on medium-low heat ensures the cheese melts without burning the tortilla.

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Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Lime Sauce