Light Bites
Mexican
MexicanChicken Quesadilla
A crisp, cheese-filled folded tortilla with spiced chicken, from a quick midweek fix to a smoky chipotle thigh version with three cheeses and pico de gallo. The tiers build through better chicken, proper cheese and homemade salsa.
Nut-free
Budget version
Leftover chicken, cheddar and plain wraps with a sprinkle of fajita seasoning.
Per serving£1.50
Total cost£3.00
Time16 min
Ingredients for 2
- 4 plain tortilla wraps
- 150 g cooked chicken , shredded
- 120 g mild cheddar , grated
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Toss the shredded chicken with the fajita seasoning and a little salt.
- Scatter cheese and chicken over half of each wrap, then fold over.
- Heat a little oil in a dry pan and cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes each side until golden and the cheese melts.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Leftover chicken, cheddar and plain wraps with a sprinkle of fajita seasoning.
Better
Pan-fried chicken breast, peppers, red onion and a cheddar-mozzarella mix.
Ultimate
Chipotle-marinated chicken thigh, three cheeses, charred and served with fresh pico de gallo.
