Chicken Quesadillas made with our crockpot Mexican chicken are easy to make and loaded with delicious Mexican flavor. Made from flour tortillas, chicken and cheese, it doesn’t get easier than that. Enjoy for lunch, dinner, a side or as the perfect appetizer when entertaining.
Our crockpot mexican chicken can be used to make chicken quesadillas or any of your favorite Mexican meals. Everyone loves a good quesadilla, and this version will exceed your expectations. Make taco night extra special and substitute with quesadillas for an amazing Mexican fiesta.
A good quesadilla starts with the quality of the filling. Our crockpot mexican chicken recipe is juicy and explodes with flavor. The secret is the variety of peppers, Mexican spices and seasonings within the recipe. If fast food quesadillas are your only barometer, get ready to be wowed. After trying these quesadillas you will realize that you have been cheated by these establishments serving a poor substitute for Mexican food.
How healthy are quesadillas?
The chicken filling is quite healthy. However, quesadillas are often loaded with cheese, and many love to load up on sour cream and guacamole. These additions can make them higher in fat and calories than one would prefer. How healthy your quesadilla is depends entirely on how you fill and prepare them on your plate.
What cheese is used for a chicken and cheese quesadilla?
Traditionally most use cheddar or a mix of Mexican and other cheeses. These could include Oaxaca, cojita, Asiago, Monterey Jack, queso fresco, manchego and queso blanco.
How do I make a chicken quesadilla?
You must first make the Mexican chicken. We recommend using our recipe for crockpot Mexican chicken below. Just throw all the ingredients into the crockpot, turn it on and in a few hours shred the chicken.
To create the dish, you start with the shredded crockpot Mexican chicken. Then, soften a large flour tortilla on a griddle or in a microwave. We suggest on a griddle for additional flavor. Once the tortilla is ready, place your favorite Mexican cheese at the base, covering less than half the radius of the tortilla. Cheddar or Mexican are most common but feel free to experiment. Other options include manchego, Oaxaca and queso fresco. Cover the cheese with the Mexican chicken, then add any other fillings desired. This can include salsa, black beans, refried beans or peppers and onions. Be generous but also understand that you will have to flip what you create.
Cover the filling with additional cheese then fold over the other half of the tortilla. Press edges and place on grill or skillet. Heat griddle so that the inside is well heated before the tortilla begins to burn. Once browned, carefully flip and cook until cheese is melted and both sides are brown. Top the chicken quesadilla with your choice of salsa (Rosa or verde), guacamole, hot sauce and cilantro. Many use a knife and fork but we suggest eating it like a sandwich. Eating it as a handheld lets you get personal with your quesadillas. Serve with rice, beans or plantains. Enjoy!
Crockpot Mexican Chicken
Difficulty: EasyThis crockpot mexican chicken can be used to make all your favorite Mexican dishes! It’s simple and loaded with Mexican flavor. It’s better than takeout!
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Chicken Quesadilla
4
servings10
minutes15
minutesOnce our crockpot Mexican chicken is made, these quesadillas come together quickly. They are delicious and family friendly. Who says you have to go out for good Mexican food?
Ingredients
1 Quart Crockpot mexican chicken
8 burrito size flour tortillas
8-12 Oz Shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese
6 Oz Oaxaca cheese diced or shredded
Directions
- Warm up the crockpot Mexican chicken if made prior. If you arranged in the morning, this step is unnecessary.
- Warm and soften the flour tortillas.
- Place cheese on about half of the radius of the tortilla. Cover cheese with the crockpot Mexican chicken. Cover with any other topping desired. Cover with more cheese. Fold tortilla to cover the filling. Press edges together.
- Carefully place quesadilla on grill or hot griddle. Cook on medium heat until both sides are browned and cheese is melted. Enjoy!
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