Description
Italian Quesadillas combine the savory flavors of rotisserie chicken, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and pizza sauce nestled between warm, crispy tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas
- 4 tortillas
Filling
- 16 oz rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or chiffonade
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ jar pizza sauce (about 135 grams)
Instructions
- Prep the Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and spray with cooking spray or brush with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Place one tortilla flat on the skillet. Spread pizza sauce on one half, then sprinkle with shredded chicken, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese.
- Cook First Side: Let the tortilla cook for a few minutes until you see the cheese beginning to melt and the bottom side of the tortilla starts to brown.
- Fold the Quesadilla: Carefully flip the side of the tortilla without toppings over the half with toppings, creating a half-moon shape.
- Cook the Other Side: Continue cooking for about one more minute, then flip again. Cook until the tortilla is browned to your preference and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Remove from skillet, cut into halves or quarters using a pizza cutter, and serve immediately.
Notes
- To help the cheese melt perfectly, cover the skillet with a lid when the quesadilla is first placed to trap heat—monitor closely to avoid burning.
- Use a pizza cutter to slice the quesadillas evenly and easily.
- Reheat quesadillas on a skillet over medium heat until the cheese re-melts and the chicken is warmed through.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended as it may affect texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (half the recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
