Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce
These gooey, spicy-sweet quesadillas are packed with shredded chicken, melted cheese, and a creamy jalapeño sauce. Quick to prepare and loaded with flavor, they're the ultimate comfort food with a kick!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet for cooking chicken and quesadillas
- 1 Mixing bowl for cream sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless skinless, cooked and shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup hot honey
- 4 flour tortillas large
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, optional
Instructions
Instructions
- Season shredded chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Add hot honey to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken completely.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and sliced jalapeños to make the cream sauce.
- Place a tortilla on a hot skillet. Add cheese to half, top with chicken, then drizzle on cream sauce and fold.
- Cook each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Slice into wedges and garnish with optional cilantro.
Notes
Make the cream sauce in advance to save time. Use rotisserie chicken for even quicker prep. Store leftovers wrapped and reheat in skillet for crispy results.