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Smoky Chipotle Quesadillas

This dish involves assembling tortillas filled with melted cheese, roasted chipotle peppers, and optional proteins like shredded chicken or tofu, then cooking them on a skillet until crispy. The final quesadillas have a golden-brown exterior with gooey, melted cheese and a smoky, spicy flavor from the peppers, often garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces flour tortillas 10-inch size
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 can roasted chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or tofu optional, for added protein
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface and evenly distribute shredded cheese, chopped chipotle peppers, cooked shredded chicken or tofu, and chopped cilantro on half of each tortilla.
    4 pieces flour tortillas
  2. Fold each tortilla in half to enclose the fillings, pressing gently to compact them.
    4 pieces flour tortillas
  3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one or two folded quesadillas into the skillet once hot.
  4. Cook the quesadillas for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted. Use a spatula to flip them carefully.
  5. Once golden and the cheese is melted, remove the quesadillas from the skillet and cut into wedges. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
    4 pieces flour tortillas

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, briefly char the tortillas on an open flame before assembling.