Name: Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 4 large flour tortillas; 3 tbsp hot honey (store bought or mix honey + hot sauce); 1 tbsp olive oil or butter for cooking; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped (leave seeds for more heat); 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/4 tsp salt

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why make this recipe

This dish brings bold sweet and spicy flavors in a quick meal. It uses simple pantry items and cooks fast. You get melty cheese, crisp tortillas, and a bright jalapeño cream sauce. It is great for weeknights, snacks, or game day.

introduction

This recipe makes cheesy hot honey chicken quesadillas with a spicy jalapeño cream sauce. The quesadillas are golden, gooey, and lightly sweet from hot honey. The sauce is cool, tangy, and has a little heat. If you like recipes with a sweet heat twist, try a similar idea like Artisan Hot Honey Feta Chicken recipe for more inspiration.

how to make Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Make the chicken, mix the sauce, fill the tortillas, and cook until golden. Work in simple steps so the quesadillas stay warm and the cheese melts well.

Ingredients :

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 large flour tortillas
3 tbsp hot honey (store bought or mix honey + hot sauce)
1 tbsp olive oil or butter for cooking
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce:

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 small jalapeño, seeded and chopped (leave seeds for more heat)
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt

Directions :

Prepare the sauce: in a small bowl, mix sour cream, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Taste and adjust heat.
Warm the chicken in a pan with a little salt and pepper. Stir in the hot honey so the chicken is coated and glossy. Remove from heat.
Lay a tortilla flat. Sprinkle a layer of cheddar and Monterey Jack on one half. Add a layer of hot honey chicken. Top with a little more cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil or butter. Place the folded quesadilla in the pan. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and cheese melts. Press lightly with a spatula.
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 1 minute. Cut into wedges. Serve with the jalapeño cream sauce on the side.
For another cheesy crowd-pleaser, you can read about a creamy dip idea like cheesy creamy buffalo chicken dip.

how to serve Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Serve hot. Add the jalapeño cream sauce in a small bowl for dipping. Offer extra hot honey or lime wedges on the side. Pair with a simple salad or chips.

how to store Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Cool to room temperature, then place in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or oven to keep the tortilla crisp. The sauce keeps in the fridge for 2–3 days in a sealed jar.

tips to make Cheesy Hot Honey Chicken Quesadillas with Spicy Jalapeño Cream Sauce

Use two cheeses for better melt and flavor.
Do not overfill the tortilla; it will be hard to flip.
Cook on medium heat so the cheese melts without burning the tortilla.
Make the sauce milder by removing jalapeño seeds.
Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.

variation (if any)

Make it vegetarian: replace chicken with roasted sweet potato or beans and drizzle hot honey.
Add pickled red onions for tang.
Swap hot honey for BBQ sauce for a different sweet-savory profile.

FAQs

Q: Can I use corn tortillas?
A: Yes, but they are smaller and less flexible. Use two stacked corn tortillas or warm them well before filling.

Q: How do I make hot honey at home?
A: Mix honey with a small amount of your favorite hot sauce or chili flakes. Heat briefly to combine.

Q: Can I freeze the finished quesadillas?
A: You can freeze them cooked. Wrap each in foil and store up to 1 month. Reheat in an oven for best texture.

Q: Is Greek yogurt okay for the sauce?
A: Yes, Greek yogurt works fine and adds tang with lower fat.

Conclusion

For another hot honey quesadilla idea, see this take on Blackstone Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas to compare flavors. If you want more Mexican-style menu ideas and sides, check the Menu – Zantigo® – Fresh Ingredients and Exciting Mexican Flavors.