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Crispy Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas

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A quick, flavorful meal using shredded rotisserie chicken and melty cheese in crispy tortillas, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 4 large flour tortillas (8-inch diameter)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: diced jalapeños or chili flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. Remove skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken and shred finely to get about 2 cups of meat (5 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss shredded chicken with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, green onions, and optional jalapeños. Mix well (3 minutes).
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking (2 minutes).
  4. Lay one flour tortilla flat on a surface. Sprinkle about ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly, leaving a small border. Spread half the seasoned chicken over the cheese, then add ½ cup more cheese on top. Cover with a second tortilla (3 minutes).
  5. Transfer the assembled quesadilla to the hot skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes on the first side, pressing gently until golden and crispy. Flip carefully and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese is melted (8 minutes).
  6. Remove cooked quesadilla to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat assembly and cooking for the second quesadilla (10 minutes).
  7. Let quesadillas rest 1-2 minutes to set cheese. Slice into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole (2 minutes).

Notes

Use medium heat to avoid burning the tortilla before cheese melts. Toss chicken with a teaspoon of olive oil if dry. Layer cheese under and over chicken to help quesadilla stick together. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese.

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