"Chicken and cheese quesadillas join toasted wheat tortillas with a filling of shredded chicken sauteed with onion in olive oil and shredded mozzarella cheese. Direct contact with the hot skillet browns the surface of the dough while the melted cheese fuses the ingredients internally.
When cooking for three to four minutes on each side over moderate heat, the tortilla gains crispiness without burning the base. Sliced into triangles, they make a quick and structured meal for four people."
Delicious Chicken and Cheese Quesadillas
O Que Você Precisa Saber
- Saute the shredded chicken breast with chopped onion and seasonings until it is well heated and dry.
- Spread mozzarella cheese both below and above the chicken to glue the two halves of the tortilla together as it melts.
- Toast the folded quesadilla for 3 to 4 minutes on each side over medium heat until the crust is golden.
Ingredients
Main Course
2 large wheat tortillas
200g cooked and shredded chicken breast
150g of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon of chicken seasoning
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
Main Course
1
In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
2
Add the shredded chicken, seasoning, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
3
In another skillet, place a tortilla and add half of the mozzarella cheese over it.
4
Spread half of the chicken mixture over the cheese and cover with a little more cheese.
5
Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
6
Repeat the process with the second tortilla and the rest of the filling.
7
Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and cut into triangles.
8
Serve hot with guacamole or salsa.
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Chef Tips
- Do not put excess olive oil in the skillet when toasting; a dry or slightly greased griddle ensures crispy crunchiness.
- Press the quesadilla gently with a wide spatula during cooking to set the cheese and unify the layers.
- Let it rest for 1 minute on the board before cutting with a pastry wheel or sharp knife so that the cheese does not run out.
Variations
- Chicken and corn quesadilla: add two tablespoons of drained cooked corn kernels to the filling.
- Spicy quesadilla: sprinkle red pepper flakes or thin slices of finger chili over the cheese.
- Four-cheese quesadilla with chicken: add portions of catupiry and grated parmesan over the mozzarella layer.
Substitutions
- The wheat flour tortilla can be replaced with a whole wheat tortilla or a traditional market wrap dough.
- Mozzarella cheese can be mixed with grated prato cheese, gouda, or monterey jack cheese for greater creaminess.
- Shredded chicken can be replaced with drained canned tuna or fresh mushrooms sautéed in olive oil.
How to Store
Store the prepared slices in an airtight container under refrigeration for up to 2 days. Reheat in a dry skillet over low heat for 2 minutes on each side to return the crunch to the dough without softening the cheese.
Can You Freeze It?
They can be frozen assembled raw wrapped in plastic film for up to 60 days at -18°C. Bake directly frozen in a covered skillet over low heat for 5 minutes on each side.
What to Serve With
Serve immediately hot accompanied by small bowls with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo sauce, and sour cream. Lemon slices and fresh cilantro leaves complete the presentation of the dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the quesadilla open when being flipped in the pan?
This happens when there is not enough cheese to glue the top fold or when it is flipped before the cheese melts completely. Distribute the cheese on both sides and wait 3 minutes before flipping with a spatula.
Can I make the quesadillas in the oven instead of the skillet?
Yes, arrange the folded tortillas on a greased baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through to brown both sides evenly.
Can the chicken filling be placed cold during assembly?
Prefer the chicken warm or at room temperature. If the filling is cold from the refrigerator, the tortilla may brown and burn on the outside before the inside heats up and the cheese melts.
What is the ideal thickness so the filling doesn't leak?
Maintain a layer of filling at most 1 centimeter high, leaving a margin of half a centimeter at the edges of the tortilla so that the melted cheese expands without running in the skillet.
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