Peppery Quesadilla
These delicious peppery quesadillas are easy to make and packed with flavor. Loaded with pepper jack and Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, avocado, and jalapeno, they are perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 packages flour tortillas
- 1 package sliced pepper jack cheese
- 1 package Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 1 jar medium salsa for serving
- 1 package cooked chicken pieces
- 2 medium avocados peeled and sliced
- 1 fresh jalapeno diced
- 8 ounces sour cream for serving
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Alternate Ingredients:
- 1 jar hot pepper jelly
- 1 whipped cream cheese
Instructions
- Begin by shredding the Monterey Jack cheese and slicing the pepper jack cheese into thin portions. Peel and slice the avocados.
For Cooking:
- In a bowl, combine chopped cilantro with mayonnaise.
- Heat a little olive oil in a skillet to coat the base.
- Spread the mayo mixture onto one side of a tortilla, placing it mayo side up in the skillet.
- Layer with pepper jack cheese, followed by chicken, jalapeno, and avocado slices.
- Sprinkle some Monterey Jack cheese over the top, then fold the tortilla. Cook each side until golden brown, then slice to serve.
- For a twist, consider spreading whipped cream cheese and hot pepper jelly on a tortilla instead, then add chicken, jalapeno, and salsa for variation.