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Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce Delight

Discover the irresistible Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and cheesy goodness.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Used for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Honey Sauce
  • 0.33 cup Honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons Hot sauce Customize to preference
For the Jalapeño Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1-2 Fresh jalapeños Deseeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Lime juice
For the Quesadillas
  • 8 large Flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling
  • Fresh cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. While the chicken cooks, mix 0.33 cup of honey with 2-3 tablespoons of hot sauce in a bowl. Pour this over the cooked chicken in the skillet and stir to coat.
  3. In another bowl, combine 1 cup of sour cream, chopped jalapeños, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and refrigerate.
  4. Layer a large tortilla with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 0.5 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, the hot honey chicken, and more cheese. Cover with another tortilla.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Grill the assembled quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, cut into wedges, and serve hot with the jalapeño cream sauce and cilantro garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Adjust the level of hot sauce to control spice. Prepare jalapeño cream sauce in advance for better flavor.

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