Description

Some recipes just feel like a warm hug, and this cheesy chicken quesadilla is exactly that! Crispy on the outside, gooey and spicy on the inside, it’s the perfect way to turn leftover chicken into something spectacular. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a last-minute craving, this is your go-to meal in just 15 minutes! Who’s hungry?

Ingredients

1 cup shredded chicken
2 Tbsp cream cheese
1 ½ Tbsp tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ tsp cumin
⅓ tsp coriander
½ tsp crushed red pepper
1 jalapeño, chopped
½ cup chopped arugula
Handful of basil leaves (or chopped dill)
½ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella works great!)
2 flour tortillas

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and crushed red pepper with a teaspoon of water until smooth.
Stir in the shredded chicken, jalapeño, arugula, and basil (or dill).
Spread half of the mixture onto one side of a tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, then fold in half. Repeat with the other tortilla.
Heat a non-stick pan with olive oil and toast the quesadillas until golden brown on both sides.
Slice into wedges and enjoy as is or with guacamole!