Spicy Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa

Name: Spicy Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast (sliced into strips); 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce (chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 large flour tortillas; 2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend); 2 large avocados (diced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered); 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped); 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1/4 teaspoon salt

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⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 20m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

These fiery and cheesy quesadillas are packed with chipotle chicken and served with a zesty avocado salsa, perfect for a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

30.0g 33%

Fat

22.0g 24%

Carbs

40.0g 43%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

30% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Calcium

20% DV

Essential for healthy bones

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Vital for oxygen transport in the blood

🌾 Fiber

32% DV

Important for digestive health

☀️ Vitamin A

10% DV

Supports vision and immune health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast sliced into strips
2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend

Avocado Salsa

2 large avocados diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1 In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sliced chicken breast. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
2 Add the chopped chipotle in adobo sauce, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3 Remove chicken from heat and set aside.
4 In a bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently to mix the avocado salsa.
5 Place a tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla, then add a layer of the cooked chipotle chicken.
6 Top with another 1/4 cup of cheese and another tortilla. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
7 Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, another 2-3 minutes.
8 Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
9 Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with avocado salsa.