Description
Mexico meets Italy in this crispy quesadillas recipe, blending mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto between golden tortillas. Melted cheese and herbal notes create a delightful cross-cultural fusion you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) rotisserie chicken, chopped or shredded
- 4 tortillas
- 1 cup (240 ml) part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ½ jar pizza sauce (about 135 g)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh basil, chopped or chiffonade
Instructions
- Preparation: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low, lightly greasing with olive oil to create a non-adhesive cooking surface.
- Foundation: Position tortilla flat in the skillet, establishing a crisp base for the quesadilla.
- Layering: Spread shredded chicken across half the tortilla, then drizzle pizza sauce and sprinkle fresh basil leaves for robust flavor complexity.
- Cheese Integration: Generously cover the layered ingredients with mozzarella, ensuring complete ingredient coverage.
- Cooking Process: Allow quesadilla to slowly cook, observing the cheese melting and tortilla transforming into a golden-brown delicacy.
- Folding Technique: Carefully fold tortilla into a classic half-moon shape, sealing the flavorful interior.
- Final Crisping: Flip quesadilla to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and complete cheese melting, cooking for an additional minute.
- Serving: Remove from heat, slice into appetizing portions, and serve immediately while cheese remains luxuriously molten.
Notes
- Prevent Burning: Keep the skillet temperature at medium-low to avoid scorching the tortilla and ensure even, golden-brown crispy edges.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Spread mozzarella evenly and allow it to melt slowly for a smooth, consistent texture throughout the quesadilla.
- Fresh Herb Enhancement: Chop basil leaves just before adding to preserve maximum flavor and aromatic qualities.
- Serving Suggestion: Cut and serve immediately after cooking to maintain the crispy texture and enjoy the melted cheese at its best.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg