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
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with cheese, chicken, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
- Top with another tortilla and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
- 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