Bennigan S Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Craving restaurant-quality food without the restaurant prices? This Bennigan's-inspired chicken quesadilla recipe is your answer! Inspired by a recipe from recipegoldmine.com, this easy recipe is perfect for novice cooks. Juicy chicken simmered in a savory sauce, layered with melted cheese, fresh tomatoes, onions, and a zing of Pace cilantro salsa, all nestled in perfectly crispy tortillas. Prepare for a flavor explosion in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 609 kcal
Protein 86g
Rating 3.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bennigan S Chicken Quesadilla

  • Flour Tortillas
  • Tomatoes
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • Butter for brushing tortillas
  • Mozzarella Cheddar Blend Cheese
  • Fajita Seasoning Mix
  • ½ cup water
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Cilantro Salsa

How to Make Bennigan S Chicken Quesadilla

  1. Cook 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a large skillet sprayed with cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side).
  2. Add ½ cup water and 1 tbsp chicken bouillon to the skillet. Stir in ½ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp cumin, and ¼ tsp garlic powder. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce slightly thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and shred. Set aside. Keep the sauce in the skillet.
  4. Butter one side of 4 large flour tortillas.
  5. Dice 1 medium tomato and ½ medium onion. Mix together.
  6. Place one tortilla, buttered side down, in the hot skillet.
  7. Layer ingredients on the tortilla as follows: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ of the shredded chicken and sauce, tomato/onion mixture, remaining shredded chicken and sauce, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 2 tbsp Pace cilantro salsa.
  8. Top with another tortilla, buttered side up.
  9. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly. Use a spatula to gently press down on the quesadilla to ensure even cooking.
  10. If the quesadilla seems too plump in the center, press down with a spatula after flipping.
  11. Let stand for a few minutes before cutting into quarters.
  12. Serve immediately with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa for dipping.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

82g

Carbs

12g