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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Quesadillas

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 413kcal
Love jalapeño poppers? Love quesadillas? This recipe brings the best of both into one cheesy, crispy bite!
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Ingredients

  • 3 large flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 2 jalapeño peppers finely chopped
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 3 pcs bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl
    Mozzarella, mayonnaise, and seasonings in a glass mixing bowl.
  • Mix until smooth and creamy using a stand or hand mixer
    Filling mixture blended together in the bowl.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and chopped jalapeño peppers until well incorporated
    Shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and chopped jalapeños added to the bowl.
  • Lay a tortilla flat and spread a thick layer of the filling over half of it
    A tortilla on a plate next to the mixing bowl.
  • Fold the tortilla in half and repeat with the remaining tortillas
    Half of the tortilla topped with the chicken mixture.
  • Heat a small amount of oil in a pan over medium heat
  • Place a quesadilla in the pan and cook until the bottom is crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes
    Two quesadillas cooking in a grill pan.
  • Flip and cook the other side until golden brown
    Golden-brown, crispy quesadillas in the pan.
  • Repeat with the remaining quesadillas
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired
    Overhead shot of quesadillas with fresh jalapeños and cilantro.
  • Serve and enjoy
    Crispy jalapeño popper chicken quesadillas on a plate with cilantro.

Notes

Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your spice preference

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 829IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1mg