Description
Zesty Italian quesadillas blend Mediterranean flavors with Mexican-style comfort. Melted mozzarella, salami, and herb-infused marinara create a mouthwatering fusion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded
- 4 tortillas
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) part-skim mozzarella cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh basil, chopped or chiffonade
Sauce:
- ½ jar pizza sauce (about 135 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet to medium-low temperature, lightly coating the surface with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Lay a tortilla flat in the prepared skillet, creating a smooth foundation for the quesadilla.
- Distribute shredded chicken evenly across one half of the tortilla, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Drizzle pizza sauce over the chicken, providing a zesty and aromatic base layer.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped basil leaves to infuse a fragrant Italian herbaceous note.
- Generously scatter mozzarella cheese on top, allowing it to create a creamy and melty texture.
- Allow the quesadilla to cook slowly, watching the cheese gradually melt and the tortilla bottom develop a golden-brown crisp.
- Carefully fold the tortilla in half, creating a classic half-moon shape that encases the flavorful filling.
- Continue cooking for an additional minute, then gently flip the quesadilla to ensure even browning and complete cheese melting.
- Once both sides are perfectly crisp and golden, remove from heat and slice into appetizing halves or quarters.
- Serve immediately while hot and the cheese remains delightfully gooey.
Notes
- Combine Italian and Mexican cuisines with this quick and delicious fusion dish.
- Customize the quesadilla with your favorite pizza toppings like pepperoni or bell peppers.
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for an extra flavor kick and dipping experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg