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This chicken quesadilla is loaded with all kinds of goodness and the flavor combo is so good. You can also make it as simple as you like!!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
The flavor is incredible! I am a huge fan of balsamic vinegar. I pour it over everything and I have even been known to eat it straight off the spoon. The combination of strawberries and balsamic in this recipe is amazing. It may just be the best chicken quesadilla you have ever had!
Keep it simple. You can also make this chicken quesadilla as plain as you’d like, leave out the strawberry, red onion, bacon and the balsamic if you prefer.
Ingredients Needed
- Flour Tortillas. If you prefer you can also use corn tortillas. I like to use the burrito size tortillas for a nice big quesadilla.
- Chicken Breast. I find that shredded chicken works best. You can also use also cooked ground beef, leftover diced steak, or pork.
- Red Onion
- Cilantro
- Strawberries
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Mozzarella Cheese. You can also use cheddar, Monterey Jack Cheese, CoJack, Pepper-jack or a combination of your favorited shredded cheese. You want a good melty cheese.
How to Make A Chicken Quesadilla
- Layer chicken, diced strawberries, chopped red onion and cilantro on a large burrito size flour tortilla.
- Drizzle with your favorite balsamic vinegar.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and top with another flour tortilla.
- Melt a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan or cast iron skillet.
- Place filled quesadilla into pan and cook on medium heat.
- Flip to the second side once the bottom tortilla is golden brown.
- To help the cheese melt faster, place a lid on your frying pan.
- Slice and serve.
Tips
- Use leftover chicken in place of rotisserie chicken, or you can make chicken using your microwave, slow cooker, or instant pot.
- You can easily customize the quesadilla by changing the type of meat and cheese that you use.
Serve a Chicken Quesadilla with:
- Sour Cream
- cilantro
- Pico de Gallo
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Black Beans salsa
- Mango Salsa
- Cowboy Caviar
Frequently Asked Questions
What else can I put in my chicken quesadilla?
You can add in chopped bell peppers, other meats, taco seasoning and really anything you can think of! It’s a great way to use up leftover ingredients in your refrigerator!
How do I store leftover chicken quesadillas?
Store any leftover chicken quesadillas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat the quesadillas on the stove for the best results, but you can also reheat them in the oven or in the microwave.Answer 2.
What is the best way to reheat a quesadilla?
You can reheat it in a skillet on the stovetop on medium until the cheese is heated through. Turn it once during cooking time.
You can also reheat in the microwave. Heat in 30 second increments.
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Balsamic Chicken & Strawberry Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas
- 2 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 Tbsp red onion diced
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 cup chicken cooked and diced or shredded
- 4 strawberries diced small
- 2 Tbsp. butter
Instructions
- Layer on top of one tortilla 1/2 of the chicken, strawberries, bacon, onion and cilantro
- Drizzle with desired amount of balsamic vinegar
- Top with 1/2 of the cheese
- Cover with second tortilla
- Melt 1 Tbsp of butter in frying pan
- Add quesadilla and cook until golden brown and then flip and cook other side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Tips & Notes:
You can also reheat in the microwave. Heat in 30 second increments.
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Lori Hart says
This looks so good I want it NOW. I found your recipe over at the Create, Link, Inspire Tuesday link party at Naptime Creations. I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you would come over and share this recipe. I’m sure our party goers would love it! Here is the link http://bit.ly/1mF7z6K. Have a wonderful day!!
Michelle says
Yum yum. I love quesadillas but have always use bolognese stuffing. So this chicken balsamic strawberry would be nice for a change. Thanks!
Leigh Anne says
Michelle, I love the idea of a bolognese stuffing. Hope you’ll give these a try
Bette N says
Just made this for lunch & it was delicious! It’s a delightful combo of flavors. Please help me round out my menu with fhis dish for company next week? I’m reluctant to do salads because of the multitude of flavors here. Fruit platter? Or relish plate? Crackers rather than bread? Thanks, & love your recipes!
Leigh Anne says
So glad you loved it. It think a fruit salad or platter would be perfect. Or a nice green salad. No need for any crackers or bread because of the tortilla. Enjoy!
Liz says
Sounds really good. Thanks Leigh Anne.
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Liz!
Deb says
If you like balsamic vinegar, you need to check out this website. I was at the store in Murfreesboro, TN over the weekend and tasted a heavenly champagne balsamic vinegar. Their olive oils are wonderful too.
http://oliveoilpurveyor.com/
Leigh Anne says
Love balsamic vinegar on everything! Will check it out – thanks!