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Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Quesadillas

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or grilled)

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 4 large flour tortillas

  • 2 tablespoons hot honey (adjust to taste)

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and hot honey until evenly coated.

 Make the Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

 Assemble the Quesadillas

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.

  2. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over it.

  3. Spread the hot honey chicken on top of the cheese layer.

  4. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top, then place a second tortilla over it.

Cook the Quesadillas

  1. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.

  2. Remove from the skillet and let rest 1 minute before slicing into wedges.

Serve

  • Serve warm with the spicy jalapeño cream sauce on the side.

  • Optional: drizzle extra hot honey over the quesadillas for more sweetness and heat.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill – too much cheese or chicken can make flipping difficult.

  • Medium heat – ensures crispy tortillas without burning the cheese.

  • Adjust spice – add extra jalapeño or cayenne for more heat.

  • Make ahead – prep chicken and sauce in advance for faster assembly.

Find it online: https://www.cookwam.com/hot-honey-chicken-quesadillas/