Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce Recipe
These Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas feature tender, spice-seasoned chicken glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, layered between melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses in warm flour tortillas. Served with a creamy, zesty jalapeño lime sauce, this dish packs a flavorful punch perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 quesadilla wedges (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper, to taste
- 0.33 cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
For the Jalapeño Cream Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, deseeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt, to taste
For the Quesadillas
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, for grilling
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, to taste)
Instructions
- Cooking the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Season the cut chicken pieces with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and hot sauce, then pour this mixture over the cooked chicken and toss well to coat. Keep the chicken warm.
- Preparing the Jalapeño Cream Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, chopped deseeded jalapeños, lime juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assembling the Quesadillas: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle a layer of cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the tortilla. Add a portion of the hot honey chicken on top of the cheese. Lightly sprinkle additional cheese over the chicken, then cover with a second tortilla.
- Cooking the Quesadillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt some butter. Carefully place the assembled quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden and the cheese inside melts. Remove from heat, slice into wedges, drizzle or serve with the jalapeño cream sauce, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the heat level to your preference.
- You can add additional fillings such as sautéed bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and texture.
- Make sure to deseed the jalapeños in the cream sauce to keep it creamy without too much heat; leave seeds in if you want extra spice.
- Use medium heat when cooking the quesadillas to avoid burning the tortillas before the cheese melts inside.
Keywords: Chicken, Cream Sauce, Honey, Quesadilla, Spicy, Jalapeño, Cheesy, Quick Dinner
