Spicy Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa

StandardMexicanLunch|DinnerSpicyCheesyQuick
⏱️ 20m PREP
🔥 20m COOK
👥 4 SERVINGS
⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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

92
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. 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. 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. 3 Remove chicken from heat and set aside.
  4. 4 In a bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently to mix the avocado salsa.
  5. 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. 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. 7 Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted, another 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
  9. 9 Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with avocado salsa.