Crispy tortillas filled with melted cheese, refreshing basil, and shredded chicken for a simple yet delicious meal. These quesadillas consist of less than five ingredients but can still tantalize your taste buds.
Happy early weekend!
As I’m writing this post, I’m in the car on my way to LA for a mini family vacation, but don’t worry, I still plan to post to the best of my abilities. I mentioned in my previous post that I’m not used to hot weather, yet I’m venturing into hotter weather. Luckily, I have macaron ice cream sandwiches to look forward to. I didn’t even know they existed until my sister accidentally stumbled across a photo of it on Instagram. I’ll share photos of our trip through Instagram and in a Life of a Wallflower post in a few days once I’m back from my trip.
In today’s post, I want to share with you a recipe for Basil Chicken Quesadillas. Don’t you just love the simplicity of quesadillas? Packed with your favorite ingredients, or I supposed, my favorite ingredients, quesadillas take just several minutes to make before you have a warm tasty meal in front of you. Customize them to your taste. My recipes are inspirations for you to get started on making your own. Like cheese? Throw more in. As much as you like. Love vegetables? Add your favorites. Like more meat? Add more chicken or beef or even shrimp.
But if you try these Basil Chicken Quesadillas, I know you won’t regret it. They’re so very delicious. Basil and chicken complement each other so well. Bite into these quesadillas and you’ll have the crunchiness of the golden brown tortillas, warm gooeyness of melted cheese, juicy chicken shredded into smaller pieces, and the light aromatic fragrance of basil.
These quesadillas are so tasty, I have to share with my friends at Fiesta Friday. If you haven’t heard of Fiesta Friday before, I highly recommend that you visit Angie at the Novice Gardener. You’ll meet new people and discover tons of new recipes too.
First, lightly coat the bottom of a skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
Place a tortilla in the skillet over low heat. If you’re on a gluten free diet, you can find gluten free tortilla in stores.
Add your favorite cheese. I like using mozzarella and cheddar. Make sure to place a generous amount on the edges of the tortilla. This will help seal the quesadilla later.
Add shredded chicken. You can make your own by roasting or grilling chicken. I used leftover rotisserie chicken, which makes life so much easier. =)
Tear up basil leaves to create a rustic look and place it on top of the quesadilla.
Add more cheese over the quesadilla before placing a second tortilla on top.
Once the bottom tortilla has turned crispy and a golden brown color, slip a spatula underneath the quesadilla and flip it over.
Allow the tortilla to heat until it becomes crispy and golden brown before removing from heat and plating.
Cut the quesadillas in half or in fourths.
Serve the quesadillas warm. Enjoy!
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janstring says
makes me hungry!
Mandi says
Literally salivating at my desk here! Definitely trying 🙂
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
I hope you’ll like it, Mandi!
Time Traveler says
Ohh! This looks great. I will have to make my own Tortillas as my Husband is on low salt diet. For Breakfast you could add scrambled eggs. Thanks
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Thank you!
A Home Cook says
So delicious. It looks like a great breakfast (brunch) idea. Happy Fiesta Friday.
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Thank you!
rosy365 says
yummy it looks so delicious!!!
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Thanks! =)
Jhuls says
I agree with the simplicity of quesadillas, yet bursting with so much deliciousness. These sound yummy, Andre. And thanks for bringing this to FF while you are headed for your short vacation. Have fun and looking forward to seeing your photos. 🙂
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Thanks, Jhuls! I’ve been so neglectful with replying to comments while I was away and now I’m overwhelmed! lol
foodessen says
I’ll try this one with a side of fresh sliced tomatoes! Have a great weekend 🙂
Kiki says
Hi Andrea, looks delicious but I have a question – did you put the skillet in the oven or on the stove? Thanks!
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
I placed the skillet over low heat on the stove. Hope that helps! =)
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
Hi Kiki! I’m so sorry it took me so long to get to you! I’ve been behind on replying to comments while I was on vacation. I cooked the quesadilla on the stove. Hope that helps!
maureenc says
Enjoy your weekend! I have saved this recipe for later on!
Andrea| Cooking with a Wallflower says
I hope you’ll like it!