Get a quick quesadilla fix with this simple recipe. Canned chicken mixed with salsa and cheese is pressed between two tortillas and griddled until toasty and melty.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quesadillas
The Mexican version of a grilled cheese sandwich, these snacks are delicious and easy to make. The basic quesadilla is made up of a tortilla, cheese, and other desired fillings. The tortilla is folded over and then browned or grilled on both sides before cutting into wedges and serving. You can fill a quesadilla with everything from ham and cheese, shrimp, papaya, and even corned beef!
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Quick Canned Chicken Quesadillas
Copycat Applebee's Chicken Quesadilla Grande
Who doesn't love a good, cheesy quesadilla? Tortillas spread with fiery chipotle sauce and topped with grilled chicken, crumbled bacon and a mix of cheeses...
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Crabmeat Quesadillas
Crab quesadillas are the bar food version of fusion cuisine. Crabmeat along with green chiles and cheese makes for a very novel (and delicious) combo.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Bean, Spinach And Cheese Quesadillas
Delicious quesadillas made with fresh spinach, black beans, onion, and cheddar cheese melted inside flour tortillas.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Quesadillas
The quesadilla is truly a jack of all trades, a Tex-Mex master of versatility. This version, packed with cumin-spiced chicken and fresh cilantro, is a delicious way to use leftover...
Method: sandwich maker, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Quesadillas with Orange Chicken
The spicy, orange chicken filling gives these quesadillas a fresh flavor. You can use Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Quesadillas
An easy and tasty oven-baked version of quesadillas made with flour tortillas, Colby/Monterey Jack cheese blend, bacon, and green onions.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
A Mexican one-two punch: the fajita quesadilla! Sauteed chicken, peppers, and onions pressed with cheese in flour tortillas is genius. Great with sour cream or salsa.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork And Cheese Quesadillas
Flour tortillas are filled with ground pork, green chiles, a Mexican cheese blend, and green onions and then broiled until done.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Orange and Chipotle Slow Cooker Braised Chicken or Pork Filling for Quesadillas
The knockout pair of orange zest and chipotle gives a superb, citrusy heat to chicken or pork destined for quesadillas.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sausage-Egg Quesadillas
Made with flour tortillas, breakfast sausage, onion, chili powder, eggs, Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Halloween Candy Corn Quesadillas
These quesadilla wedges are meant to look like the popular candy corn candies by using mozzarella, cheddar, and American cheese.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Jack 'O Lantern Quesadillas with Chipotle-Maple Pumpkin and Black Beans
A festive Halloween quesadilla appetizer! The filling is made with pumpkin, black beans, chipotle chili powder, maple syrup and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bennigan's Chicken Quesadilla
Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, water, fajita seasoning, flour fajita shells, tomato, onion, butter, mexican cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chi Chi's Steak and Mushroom Quesadillas
Made with green bell peppers, yellow onions, mushrooms, garlic butter, tortilla, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, iceberg lettuce
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Crawfish Quesadillas
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, crawfish tails, onion, margarine or vegetable oil, green onions
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Santa Fe Chicken Quesadillas
Made with cooking spray, sharp Cheddar cheese, salsa, chicken breast, fresh cilantro, cumin, chopped green chilies, flour tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Blackened Salmon Quesadillas
Made with barbecue sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, salmon filet, Cajun blackening seasoning, whole-wheat tortillas, olive oil, Cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Applebee's Quesadillas
Made with picante sauce, guacamole, sour cream, bacon, flour tortilla, butter, pico de gallo, colby/monterey jack cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Reuben Quesadillas
Made with oil, Swiss cheese, flour tortillas, Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Leftover Chicken Quesadillas
Made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, beans, tortillas, rice, chicken, vegetables, onion or scallions, fresh cilantro
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mushroom And Chorizo Quesadillas
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, scallions, mushrooms, salt, black pepper, chorizo sausage, garlic
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pulled Pork Quesadillas
Made with flour tortillas, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, pork shanks
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quesadillas De Hongos
Made with tomatoes, salsa verde, fresh cilantro, white button mushrooms, olive oil, salt, flour tortillas, Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, avocados
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruby Tuesday's Chicken Quesadillas
Made with lettuce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Italian salad dressing, flour tortilla, margarine, Monterey jack or cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapeno...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spinach, Mushroom, And Artichoke Heart Quesadillas
Made with Cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, oregano & basil or Italian seasoning, fresh spinach, baby bella/crimini mushrooms, artichoke hearts...
Method: oven, stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Meatless Quesadillas
Made with salsa, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, yogurt, kidney beans, flour or corn tortillas, ricotta cheese, red bell pepper, plum tomato
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Spanish Rice Chicken Quesadillas
Made with sour cream, salsa, Mexican-style cheese, chicken tenderloins, water, instant Spanish rice mix, flour tortillas, ripe olives
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mascarpone, Chicken, And Artichoke Quesadillas
Made with mascarpone cheese, black pepper, salt, onion, olive oil, garlic, chicken breast, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, flour tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick 'n' Easy Beef Quesadillas
Made with flour tortillas, roast beef, onion, green bell pepper, salsa, Co-Jack cheese
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Chorizo Quesadillas
Made with salt, cilantro, white onion, jalapeno, flour tortillas, Monterey pepper Jack or smoked cheddar, chorizo or andouille sausage, scallions, plum tomatoes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brie And Papaya Quesadillas
Made with oil, butter, flour tortillas, water, yellow onion, red chili peppers, papaya, brie
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla
Tame the turkey leftovers with a quick quesadilla made with shredded turkey, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cranberry salsa (or sauce).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quesadillas Mexicanas
Made with fresh cilantro, avocados, hot, flour tortillas, refried pinto beans, cheddar cheese, ham, salsa, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mesa Grill Lobster Quesadillas With Yellow Tomato And Roasted Garlic Salsa
Made with roasted garlic, red onion, serrano pepper, rice wine vinegar, fresh thyme, black pepper, flour tortillas, Monterey...
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Seafood Quesadillas
Made with sour cream, guacamole, tomato, fresh jalapeno, flour tortillas, olive oil, pepper jack cheese, green onion, flaked crab meat, diced cooked shrimp or crawfish, bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Salmon And Bean Quesadillas
Made with red onion, roasted red pepper, canned, boneless salmon, chili powder, garlic powder, corn, garbanzo or black beans, lime, salt and pepper, Monterey Jack cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Salmon and Apple Quesadillas with Horseradish Crema
Made with Granny Smith apple, Monterey Jack cheese, Asiago cheese, dill or tarragon, red onion, lime juice, flour tortillas, butter, prepared...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Shrimp Quesadillas
Made with flour tortillas, salt, butter, vegetable oil, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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