Ingredients:
For the Chicken Quesadilla:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 tablespoon Tick Tick Boom seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar cheese)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Optional: Salsa, sour cream, guacamole for serving
For the Spiced Queso:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Tick Tick Boom seasoning
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional, for extra spice)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
For the Chicken Quesadilla:
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and sprinkle with Tick Tick Boom seasoning.
- Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is fully coated in seasoning and heated through. Set aside.
2. Assemble the Quesadilla:
- Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter to the pan and let it melt.
- Place one flour tortilla in the skillet, then sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese evenly across the tortilla.
- Add ¼ of the seasoned chicken on top of the cheese, then sprinkle another ¼ cup of cheese on top of the chicken.
- Place a second tortilla on top and press gently. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas.
3. Cut and Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the quesadilla from the pan and let it cool for 1 minute. Cut into wedges and serve with your favorite sides like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
For the Spiced Queso:
1. Make the Roux:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
2. Add Milk:
- Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add Cheese and Spices:
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Tick Tick Boom seasoning. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the queso is smooth.
- For extra spice, stir in the chopped jalapeño. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
4. Serve:
- Pour the spiced queso into a serving dish and serve warm alongside the quesadillas.
Tips:
- If you want a creamier queso, add an extra splash of milk.
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a milder queso, reduce the amount of Tick Tick Boom seasoning.
This Chicken Quesadilla with Spiced Queso is a perfect combination of cheesy goodness and spicy heat, offering a delicious meal that's sure to impress!
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