Recipe
Golden Chicken Quesadillas with Fresh Salsa & Guacamole
Crisp chicken quesadillas filled with melted cheddar, served with fresh tomato salsa and creamy lime guacamole for an easy Mexican-style meal.
Ingredients
Quesadillas
Fresh salsa
Guacamole
Method
15 mins prep15 mins cook30 mins total
Mix the shredded chicken with the taco seasoning. Chop the tomatoes, red onion and coriander for the salsa, and prepare the lime juice for both accompaniments.
Spread the seasoned chicken and grated cheddar over half of each tortilla, leaving a small border. Fold the tortillas over to enclose the filling.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the quesadillas in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until the tortillas are golden and the cheese has melted.
For the salsa, stir the chopped tomatoes, red onion and coriander with half of the lime juice and the salt.
For the guacamole, mash the avocados roughly, then fold in the chopped tomato, red onion, remaining lime juice and salt.
Rest the quesadillas for 1 minute, cut each into triangles and serve with the salsa and guacamole.
Notes
Use a non-stick frying pan so the tortillas turn crisp without needing much oil. Keep the salsa and guacamole chunky for a fresher contrast with the hot, melted filling.
About this recipe
These chicken quesadillas turn cooked chicken, cheddar and warm tortillas into a crisp, satisfying meal with very little fuss. Taco seasoning adds smoky warmth while the cheese helps the filling hold together as the tortillas toast.
Serve the golden wedges with a bright tomato and coriander salsa and a creamy avocado dip sharpened with lime. Prepare the accompaniments while the quesadillas cook, then bring everything to the table for an easy lunch or relaxed family dinner.
