Italian Quesadillas
Delicious Italian Quesadillas made with rotisserie chicken, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, offering a delightful twist on traditional quesadillas.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces tortillas
- 16 oz rotisserie chicken (chopped or shredded)
- 2 TB fresh basil (chopped or chiffonade)
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ jar pizza sauce (about 135 grams)
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and tools. You will need a skillet, cooking spray or olive oil, a spatula, and a cutting board.
- Heat your skillet over medium-low heat and spray it with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped rotisserie chicken with fresh basil and seasonings if desired.
Cooking
- Add the first tortilla to the skillet and let it warm for about 30 seconds.
- On one half of the tortilla, layer the chicken and basil mixture, followed by mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle pizza sauce over the cheese and filling.
- Cook for a few minutes, checking for browning and melting cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over to form a half-moon shape once browned.
- Cook for an additional minute, then flip and cook until crispy and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from skillet, cut into halves or quarters, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with marinara, ranch, or salsa, and fresh salad. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2-3 months.