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Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream

Delicious Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce offer a sweet and spicy flavor experience that'll have everyone craving more.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts can substitute with steak or beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper to taste
For the Sweet and Spicy Sauce
  • 0.33 cup honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce adjust for heat preference
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream base for cream sauce
  • 1-2 jalapeños deseeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
For the Quesadilla Assembly
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter for grilling
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat for 1 minute. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. In a bowl, mix 0.33 cup honey with 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce. After cooking the chicken, pour the mixture over it and keep warm.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, chopped jalapeños, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and a pinch of garlic powder and salt. Stir until smooth and refrigerate.
  4. On a large tortilla, layer half of the cheddar cheese, a portion of the hot honey chicken, and more cheese. Place another tortilla on top and press down. Repeat until ingredients are used.
  5. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Grill the assembled quesadilla for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is crispy.
  6. Remove from skillet, allow to cool slightly, slice into wedges, and drizzle with jalapeño cream sauce. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These quesadillas can be customized with different proteins or cheese types for a personal touch. Adjust the heat level based on preference.

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