Irresistibly Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas You’ll Love
Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas are quick, customizable, and packed with satisfying flavors that elevate weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into small pieces for quick cooking
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Adjust based on your heat preference
Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Jalapeños Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
Quesadillas
- 4 large Flour Tortillas
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
- 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat oil: Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring it's hot enough to sizzle when the chicken hits the pan.
- Season chicken: Sprinkle the chicken pieces with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Mix sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey and hot sauce. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken, tossing to coat evenly.
- Prepare dipping sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, chopped jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assemble quesadillas: Layer a tortilla with cheese, honey-coated chicken, and more cheese, then top with another tortilla.
- Cook quesadillas: In the same skillet, melt butter and cook the assembled quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Cut and serve: Slice the quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with the chilled jalapeño cream sauce on the side, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
You can adjust the levels of spice and cheese based on your preferences for a customized taste experience.