Chili's Smoked Chicken Quesadillas

Chili's Smoked Chicken Quesadillas

An enhanced version of the classic, featuring a homemade chipotle crema and a more complex spice blend for the chicken.
Total Time
55
Yield
4
Calories
700 cal
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Tex-Mex
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What You'll Need

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Instructions
  1. Season the Chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken thighs using your preferred method (grilling, baking, or pan-frying) until cooked through. Let cool and shred.
  3. Combine all Sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the shredded chicken and Sauce. Mix until well coated.
  5. Prepare the Chipotle Crema: Combine sour cream, minced chipotle peppers, and lime juice in a bowl. Mix well.
  6. In another bowl, combine the Monterey Jack cheese, pepper jack cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
  7. Lay out a tortilla and sprinkle half of it with the cheese mixture. Top with a portion of the smoked chicken mixture.
  8. Fold the tortilla in half.
  9. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  10. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Serve with Chipotle Crema.

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