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Smoked Chicken Quesadilla

The excellent melt and subtle smoked flavor of Grande Fumella make this chicken quesadilla a dish your customers will want to pull apart and share. Plus, you’ll increase profits in the appetizer section of your menu, as quesadillas are projected to grow another +8% across all independent casual dining Italian and QSR pizzeria menus in the next two years.
*Datassential Haiku 2021

Ingredients

Directions

Ingredients

Smoked Chicken Quesadilla Yield: Four Servings
  • Four 12” Flour tortilla
  • 12 oz. Grande Fumella Smoked Mozzarella
  • 5 oz. Chicken breast, smoked
  • 1 Scallion, sliced
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp. Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil, as needed

Directions

Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl except the tortillas and divide mixture in 4 portions or approx. 5 oz. each.
  2. Lay tortilla on a flat surface and place 5 oz. of mixture over half the tortilla.
  3. Fold empty half over the filled half and press down gently until held together.
  4. Brush each side lightly with olive oil and move them to a parchment lined sheet pan.
  5. Bake at 425oF for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and cut into 4 wedges.
  7. Serve with a side of sour cream or salsa.