Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
– 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
– 4 large flour tortillas
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
– Salsa or guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
Creating Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to achieve cheesy, flavorful perfection:
1. Prepare Chicken: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Dice Pineapple: Cut fresh pineapple into small, bite-sized pieces.
3. Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4. Assemble Quesadilla: Lay a tortilla in the skillet, then layer on cooked chicken, diced pineapple, and shredded cheese.
5. Top Tortilla: Place another tortilla on top of the filled tortilla.
6. Cook Quesadilla: Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula.
7. Brown Other Side: Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the cheese melts and both sides are golden brown.
8. Cut Quesadilla: Remove from heat and place on a cutting board. Cut into wedges.
9. Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired.
10. Repeat: Repeat steps 4-9 for remaining tortillas and filling.
Following these steps ensures that your quesadillas will be crispy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g