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Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas That Wow Your Taste Buds

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas are a quick and customizable dinner option that blends crispy tortillas, melty cheese, and a spicy-sweet kick.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Substitute with shredded beef or beans if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used for sautéing.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sweet and Spicy Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Agave syrup can be substituted.
  • to taste Hot Sauce Adjust based on preferred spice level.
For the Jalapeño Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative.
  • 1 cup Jalapeños Freshly sliced.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
For the Quesadilla Assembly
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas can be used for gluten-free.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can mix in pepper jack for added flavor.
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For grilling.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of honey and your favorite hot sauce until combined. Pour the mixture over the chicken slices to coat. Keep warm.
  3. Make the jalapeño cream sauce by combining 1 cup of sour cream, chopped jalapeños, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and refrigerate.
  4. Lay a flour tortilla flat, adding a layer of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, followed by honey-coated chicken slices, and more cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
  5. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on one side, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until crispy and cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from the skillet, let rest for a minute, slice into wedges and serve with jalapeño cream sauce and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make chicken and jalapeño cream sauce in advance for quicker assembly. Adjust spice levels as needed to suit everyone's taste.

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