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Quick Rotisserie Chicken Loaded Quesadillas

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A quick and easy 10-minute dinner featuring crispy tortillas loaded with seasoned rotisserie chicken and a blend of melty cheeses. Perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to suit various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skinless or with skin)
  • 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for frying
  • Sour cream or guacamole for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken with ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add sliced green onions and jalapeño if using. Toss to mix and set aside.
  2. Mix shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses in a separate bowl.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat and add about ½ tablespoon of olive oil or butter.
  4. Place one tortilla flat in the skillet. Spread about ½ cup of the cheese mixture over half of the tortilla.
  5. Add a generous ¼ cup of the seasoned shredded chicken on top of the cheese, then sprinkle a little more cheese over the chicken.
  6. Fold the tortilla in half over the filling.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted.
  8. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling, adding more oil if needed. Keep cooked quesadillas warm by wrapping in foil or placing in a low oven (200°F / 95°C).
  9. Let quesadillas rest for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla before the cheese melts. Shred your own cheese for better meltability. Season the chicken well for enhanced flavor. If cheese isn’t melting well, cover the pan briefly to trap heat. Don’t overload quesadillas to prevent breaking when flipping.

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