Mexican-Inspired Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
with Chicken Thighs, Corn Tortillas, Pickled Cabbage & Creamy Salsa
Allergens: Milk, Eggs
Total: 35 min • Prep: 5 min

Ingredients
Sour Cream
1½ tablespoon
Chicken Thighs
10 ounce
Onion
1 unit
Corn Tortillas
6 units
White Wine Vinegar
5 teaspoon
Mayonnaise
2 tablespoon
Shredded Red Cabbage
4 ounce
Lime
1 unit
Cilantro
¼ ounce
Mexican Cheese Blend
1 cup
Chipotle Puree
2 ounce
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Sugar
½ teaspoon (tsp)
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Cooking Oil
3 teaspoon (tsp)
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Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking steps

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Wash and dry produce.
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Halve, peel, and finely dice onion. Roughly chop cilantro. Quarter lime.
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In a small bowl, reserve ¼ cup onion (½ cup for 4 servings) for Step 4.
Ingredient Quantities
Onion
1 unit
Lime
1 unit
Cilantro
¼ ounce

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In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine cabbage, vinegar, ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave until cabbage is slightly wilted, 1-2 minutes.
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Carefully remove and discard plastic wrap; set cabbage aside to pickle, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
Ingredient Quantities
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Sugar
½ teaspoon (tsp)

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Pat chicken* dry with paper towels; dice into ½-inch pieces.
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Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, remaining onion, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and chicken is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
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Stir in half the chipotle puree and a splash of water; cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened and chicken is coated, 30-60 seconds more.
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Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a plate. Wash out pan.
Ingredient Quantities
Onion
1 unit
Chipotle Puree
2 ounce
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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While chicken cooks, to bowl with reserved onion, add cilantro, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.
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In a second small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, remaining chipotle puree, and a squeeze of lime juice (big squeeze for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper.
- Set relish and salsa aside until ready to serve.
Ingredient Quantities
Sour Cream
1½ tablespoon
Onion
1 unit
Mayonnaise
2 tablespoon
Lime
1 unit
Cilantro
¼ ounce
Chipotle Puree
2 ounce
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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Wrap tortillas in very damp paper towels; microwave for 1 minute. Let rest for 1 minute wrapped in paper towels. TIP: This will make it easier to fold your tortillas without tearing them.
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Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly sprinkle one half of each tortilla with Mexican cheese blend; top with chicken mixture. Fold in half to create quesadillas.
Ingredient Quantities
Mexican Cheese Blend
1 cup

- Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium heat. Working in batches, add quesadillas. Cook until tortillas are crisped and cheese melts, 1-2 minutes per side. (Add more oil between batches if necessary.)

- Divide quesadillas between plates. Top with salsa and relish. Serve with pickled cabbage (draining first) and remaining lime wedges on the side. TIP: Enjoy the cabbage on top of the quesadillas for a tangy bite!
Ingredient Quantities
Lime
1 unit