Delicious Cherry-Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Fresh Pico de Gallo

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Delicious Cherry-Wood-Smoked Chicken Breast Quesadillas with Fresh Pico de Gallo
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 03, 2024

Enjoy the perfect blend of smoky, juicy chicken breast paired with zesty pico de gallo nestled in a warm, crispy quesadilla. This dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for Mexican flavors with a unique twist of cherry-wood smoke.

Ingredients

  • 2 cherry-wood smoked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 8 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with cheese, chicken, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
  3. Top with another tortilla and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
  4. Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until crispy and the cheese is melted.
  5. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  6. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
  7. Enjoy your cherry-wood smoked chicken breast quesadillas with pico de gallo!

Interesting Facts

  • Cherry wood smoking adds a unique, sweet flavor to the chicken breasts
  • Pico de gallo is a fresh salsa made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice