Imagine a culinary mashup that combines the crispy, cheesy goodness of a quesadilla with the irresistible flavors of a pizza - and you've just discovered the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish! This Chicken Bacon Pizza Quesadilla is not just a meal; it's a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing and your family begging for seconds. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping appetizer, this recipe is about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your cooking workspace by laying out the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded mozzarella, pizza sauce, black olives, and diced bell peppers.
- Place a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Lay one large flour tortilla flat on the skillet, ensuring it covers the entire cooking surface.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly across the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent spillage.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce as the first cheese layer.
- Distribute the shredded chicken evenly across the tortilla, followed by the crumbled bacon.
- Add diced bell peppers and sliced black olives over the chicken and bacon.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings to help bind the ingredients.
- Carefully place the second flour tortilla on top, gently pressing down to ensure even coverage.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla turns golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula, cooking the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes to allow cheese to set.
- Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 8 triangular wedges using a sharp pizza cutter or knife.
- Serve hot with optional side of additional pizza sauce or sour cream for dipping.
Tips
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned griddle to ensure your quesadilla doesn't stick and achieves that perfect golden-brown crispiness.
- Make sure your ingredients are pre-cooked and at room temperature before assembling to ensure even heating and melting.
- Don't overstuff your quesadilla - too many ingredients can make it difficult to flip and may cause tearing.
- Press down gently with a spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt and ingredients adhere together.
- Let the quesadilla rest for a couple of minutes after cooking to allow the cheese to set and make cutting easier.
- For extra crispiness, you can brush the outside of the tortillas with a thin layer of olive oil before cooking.
- Experiment with different cheese blends or add a sprinkle of dried herbs like oregano or basil for additional flavor complexity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 480kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 95mg
