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Crispy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe with Easy Homemade Creamy Guacamole

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A quick and easy Tex-Mex dish featuring crispy, cheesy chicken quesadillas paired with creamy, flavorful homemade guacamole. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch / 25 cm)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (about 6 oz / 170 g)
  • Optional: sliced jalapeños
  • 2 ripe avocados (medium-sized)
  • 1 small lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (about 0.5 oz / 15 g)
  • 1 small tomato, finely diced (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • A tiny pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken slices and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. While the chicken cooks, scoop avocado flesh into a bowl. Add lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper if using. Mash with a fork until creamy but slightly chunky. Stir in diced tomato if desired. Adjust seasoning.
  5. Wipe the skillet clean and lower heat to medium. Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle about 1/3 cup shredded cheese evenly on half of it.
  6. Add a generous layer of cooked chicken mixture over the cheese, then add another 1/4 cup cheese on top.
  7. Fold the tortilla in half over the fillings and place carefully in the skillet.
  8. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden and crispy, then flip and cook another 3 minutes on the other side. Press gently with a spatula to help cheese melt and quesadilla crisp up.
  9. Remove cooked quesadilla to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat assembly and cooking with remaining tortillas and filling.
  10. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with a generous scoop of creamy guacamole on the side.

Notes

If quesadillas brown too quickly, lower heat and be patient. Use a wide spatula for flipping and press gently after flipping to bond layers. Cook chicken a day ahead for better flavor. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas; for dairy-free, use vegan cheese or omit cheese.

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