Spicy Jalapeño Quesadillas
These spicy and creamy quesadillas feature shredded rotisserie chicken and a tangy jalapeño sauce, wrapped in melty cheese and crispy tortillas.
Ingredients
For the Jalapeño Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream Swap Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- 3 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
- 3 tbsp pickled jalapeños, minced Adjust to taste.
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) For extra heat.
- to taste salt and pepper
Main Ingredients
- 8 medium flour tortillas Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken Remove skin and large bones.
- 4 cups shredded cheese blend (Monterey Jack, American, Mozzarella recommended) For sharper flavor, substitute part with pepper jack.
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickled jalapeño juice, minced pickled jalapeños, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), and salt and pepper until smooth. Set aside about 1/3 cup for serving.
- Remove skin and any large bones from the rotisserie chicken. Use two forks to pull the meat into bite-sized shreds.
- In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with about 3/4 to 1 cup of the jalapeño sauce — just enough for a light, even coating.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Place one tortilla in the hot skillet. Over half of the tortilla sprinkle a layer of cheese, top with a layer of the sauced chicken, then add more cheese and fold the tortilla over.
- Let the quesadilla cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side 2–3 minutes more.
- Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges.
Serving
- Serve with the reserved 1/3 cup jalapeño sauce for dipping.
Notes
Cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3–4 days. For reheating, use a skillet over medium-low for 3–5 minutes per side until warmed through and crisp.