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Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Jalapeño Cream Sauce Bliss

A tasty twist on a classic, these Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce are quick, customizable, and sure to impress!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/4 cup honey agave syrup can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce adjust for spice preference
For the Jalapeño Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 medium fresh jalapeños deseeded for less heat
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Assembling
  • 4 large flour tortillas can substitute corn tortillas for gluten-free
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil for grilling
  • to taste fresh cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Season chicken breasts with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  2. In a small bowl, mix honey and hot sauce until well combined. Dice cooked chicken and return to skillet. Pour hot honey glaze over chicken, toss to coat, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, finely chopped jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Lay out tortillas on a clean surface. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on half of each tortilla, layer with hot honey chicken, and more cheese before folding the tortilla in half.
  5. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Grill quesadillas for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, cut into wedges, drizzle with jalapeño cream sauce, and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These quesadillas are versatile; feel free to swap ingredients based on your preference or dietary needs.

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