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title: Double Cheese Chicken Quesadillas
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/double-cheese-chicken-quesadillas-5f0e175e141286039869bf9e
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 5 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Soy, Wheat]
tags: [Quick, Spicy]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 2
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Simple yet delicious quesadillas that left customers wanting more.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, perfect for a speedy meal.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/double-cheese-chicken-quesadillas.avif"
---

Adjust oven rack to top position and heat broiler to high. Line a #baking sheet{} with #aluminum foil{}. Wash and dry all produce. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{2%pieces}, separating whites from greens.

Pat @standard meat cast-iron seared chicken breasts{2%pieces} dry with paper towels. Thinly slice crosswise into strips. Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #medium pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken, scallion whites, and @southwest spice blend{1%tsp}. Cook until chicken is warmed through and scallions are slightly softened ~{2%minutes}. Season with salt and pepper.

Rub one side of each @flour tortillas{4%pieces} with a drizzle of @vegetable oil{1%tbsp}. Place tortillas oiled sides down on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle @pepper jack cheese{1%cup} onto one half of each tortilla. Top with chicken mixture, then sprinkle with @monterey jack cheese{1%cup}. Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas.

Broil quesadillas on top rack until golden brown ~{1%minutes} per side. Cut quesadillas into wedges and divide between plates. Sprinkle with scallion greens and drizzle with @hot sauce{1%unit} if desired. Serve with @smoky red pepper crema{2%tbsp} on the side.