Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
The best Chicken Quesadillas Recipe is the one you can make at home. Plus, they’re often easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Modern Quesadillas have become a relevant meal worldwide. It is one of the most popular Mexican dishes. There are many variations to choose from, But Chicken quesadillas are probably the most popular. Nothing can beat the pleasure of taking a bite into the soft to crunchy tortilla, then complemented by the juicy chicken and melted cheese.
Quesadillas Origin
The exact location quesadillas came from is hard to point out. For instance, central and south Mexico makes theirs from corn tortillas. So needless to say you will find them in different textures, flavors and colors. In fact, you can easily find them made out of fresh blue corn tortillas.
On the other hand, Flour tortillas quesadillas have gained popularity. Northern Mexico and the United States tend to lean towards flour based tortillas recipes. Besides, It seems easier to find flour tortillas at the store than the freshly made blue corn type. Unless you live in Mexico, then you can find anything tortilla related.
Side note, I have a few recipes on how to make flour tortillas, they really come in handy.
Chicken Quesadillas Video Tutorial
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Quesadillas Filling
There are many Quesadillas filling options you can choose from. To start, it is no secret that the ones made out of chicken are the most popular. Who can resist a juicy Chicken Quesadilla with melty cheese and soft to crunchy flour tortilla? I didn’t think so. Besides chicken, you can pair them with beef, mushrooms, and even Flor de calabaza. There is a quesadilla recipe for everyone to enjoy.
Best Type of Cheese
The best type of cheese used for quesadillas can vary depending on the region. Traditionally, quesadillas are filled with Oaxaca cheese or queso fresco. It really depends on taste and preference. As for this juicy Chicken Quesadillas recipe, I am using Oaxaca cheese. If you can’t find oxaxaca cheese you can use mozzarella as an option.