adobo chicken quesadilla recipe

Are you looking for a new and exciting recipe to add to your weeknight dinner routine? Look no further than these mouth-watering Chicken Adobo Quesadillas! With just a handful of ingredients, this dish is not only easy to make but seriously delicious.

To start off, you’ll need some chicken breasts, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and some spices. Simply cook the chicken in a pan with garlic until browned, then add in the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and spices. Let everything simmer together until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.

Now, it’s time to assemble the quesadillas. Grab some tortillas and sprinkle some cheese on half of each one. Add a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture on top of the cheese and fold the tortilla in half. Cook the quesadillas in a pan until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.

But wait, there’s more! These quesadillas are topped with a delicious avocado crema that takes them to the next level. Simply blend some avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and salt together until smooth. Drizzle the crema over the top of the quesadillas and sprinkle on some chopped cilantro for the perfect finishing touch.

Can’t get enough of these flavors? Try out these Cheesy Chipotle Adobo Chicken Quesadillas! Start off by making the adobo sauce with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, honey, and some spices. Cook the chicken in the sauce until it’s cooked through and then assemble the quesadillas with cheese, guacamole, and green onions.

No matter which recipe you choose, these Chicken Adobo Quesadillas are sure to become a family favorite. So grab some tortillas, fire up the stove, and get ready for a seriously tasty dinner!

Chicken Adobo Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 4 8-inch tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and garlic to the skillet and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
2. Reduce heat to low and add the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
3. Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
4. Assemble the quesadillas by sprinkling 1/4 cup of cheese on half of each tortilla. Add a spoonful of chicken on top of the cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
5. Cook the quesadillas in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy!

Cheesy Chipotle Adobo Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 8-inch tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup prepared guacamole
• 2 green onions, diced

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, garlic, honey, cumin, and salt and pepper to make the adobo sauce.
2. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour the adobo sauce over the chicken and stir to combine.
3. Cook the chicken in the sauce for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
4. Assemble the quesadillas by sprinkling 1/4 cup of cheese on half of each tortilla. Add a spoonful of chicken on top of the cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
5. Cook the quesadillas in a pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
6. Serve the quesadillas topped with a dollop of guacamole and diced green onions.