Serves 4
Transport your taste buds with this irresistible Peri Chicken Quesadillas recipe! Packed with flavour and gooey cheese, these crispy tortillas are loaded with tender chicken, red peppers and Peri Spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun-filled fiesta with friends, these quesadillas are sure to become a family favourite.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Roohts Peri Seasoning
- 2 cups cooked diced or shredded Chicken
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 Onion, diced
- 1/2 Red Pepper, diced
- 125g Cheddar Cheese, grated
- Peri Sauce, Optional
- 1 1/4 cups shredded pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese divided
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided (or additional pepper/Monterey Jack)
- 4 Tortillas
- 1 - 2 tbsp Oil, for cooking
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the Peri Seasoning with the Chicken.
In a large pan over medium heat, heat the oil.
Add the Onion and Peppers and cook for 7 - 8 minutes.
Transfer to the bowl with the Chicken and stir to combine.

Top half of a tortilla with some of the Cheese.
Spread some of the Chicken on top and then sprinkle over more Cheese.
Add Sauce if using.
Fold the empty tortilla half over the toppings, pressing gently.
Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Add Oil to the pan.
Place 1 Quesadilla in the pan with the folded edge.
Lightly press down on the tops to flatten.
Cook till golden and crisp, adjusting the heat as necessary.
About 3 - 4 minutes.
Carefully flip and cook the other side for about 2 minutes, until both sides are cooked and golden.


Serving Suggestion
Serve with Nachos, Guacamole and Sour Cream.
Make Ahead
Prepare the Chicken and Vegetable filling up to 1 day in advance.
Assemble and cook the Quesadillas as directed when you’re ready to finish the recipe.
Storage
Place Quesadillas in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To Reheat place Quesadillas in a pan on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
