This simple chicken quesadilla takes on a wonderful flavor from pineapple, and other fun additions that make this a delicious, memorable meal.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Total Time18 minutesmins
Course: Dinner or Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 457kcal
Author: Mirlandra Neuneker
Ingredients
1/4cuponionminced
1/4cupfresh pineappleminced
2Tablespooncilantrominced
1/2cuptomatodiced (optional)
jalapenooptional or use 1/2 pepper
1cupcooked chickenchopped (I used store bought rotisserie chicken)
1/8teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
1/2 - 1teaspoonfresh squeezed lime juice
4largeflour tortillas
3cupsMexican blend cheeseshredded
Instructions
Decide if you will have your tomatoes inside or outside of the quesadillas. If you mix them into the chicken mixture the quesadillas will be wetter and the tomatoes warmer. If you serve them on the side, they will be fresh, cool and not contribute as much moisture to the quesadillas. Both ways work.
In a medium bowl, combine the onion, pineapple, cilantro, tomato (if using) and chicken. Season with the salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir to combine and taste for salt and adjust if desired. If using jalapeno, mince some up and add it now.
Spray some nonstick cooking spray and heat a large skillet hot enough to sizzle water. Place your first tortilla on the skillet and top with half the cheese. Turn the stove to low. Use a slotted spoon to spoon half the chicken mixture (without any juices) unto the cheese. Top with a 2nd tortilla and cover the skillet with a lid.
As soon as the tortilla on the bottom starts to darken flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is the desired color of golden brown. It is best to use the lid for this phase also.
For the 2nd quesadilla the pan will already be fairly warm and can be left on a medium-low setting to cook.
Serve hot with guacamole, sour cream and hot sauce as desired.