Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic with our Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Quesadilla, combining juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and zesty teriyaki sauce in crispy tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like Monterey Jack or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, teriyaki sauce, and cheese.
- Lay one tortilla flat, spread about a cup of filling on half, and fold the tortilla over.
- Cook the quesadilla in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat, slice into wedges, and serve hot.
Notes
Experiment with different cheeses and add extra vegetables like bell peppers or onions for more nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg