Cholula® Cajun Quesadillas | McCormick For Chefs®

A kicked up quesadilla with fresh roasted chilis, blackened chicken and the fiery flavor of Cholula® Original Hot Sauce Crema.

Ingredients

Servings

Prep | Serves 4
8 oz Chicken Breast
2 tbsps Vegetable Oil
1 1/2 tsps McCormick Culinary ® Southwest Seasoning
1 cup Sour Cream
1 tbsp Cholula® Original Hot Sauce
4 each Flour Tortilla, 10"
2 cups Jack and Cheddar Cheese Blend, shredded
1 cup Poblano, roasted, 1/2" dice
1/4 cup Scallions, sliced
4 tbsps Salsa, prepared

Procedure

Prep

Set oven to 350°F. Coat chicken in oil and season with Southwest Seasoning. Place on parchment-lined sheet tray and roast until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Allow chicken to cool and slice. Hold refrigerated for service.
In a bowl, combine sour cream and Cholula Original Hot Sauce. Stir until well mixed. Hold refrigerated for service.

Service

Set griddle to medium-high. For each serving, lightly oil griddle. Once hot, place 1 tortilla down. Sprinkle entire tortilla with 1/2 cup jack cheese, 1/4 cup roasted peppers, 1 tablespoon green onions, and 1/2 cup sliced chicken. Once cheese has fully melted fold tortilla in half and remove from griddle.
Cut into four wedged. Fan quesadilla on plate and serve 1 tablespoon each seasoned sour cream and salsa on the side.

CHEF’s TIP!

This dish can also be prepared with steak or shredded pork.

Recipe type: Appetizers

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