Chicken Pesto Quesadillas

I found this recipe soon after I realized I love the flavor of pesto. I've found ways to integrate this delicious flavor into almost everything now! So, here's my take on pesto quesadillas! This is also a great week night meal because it can be made quickly, or even with leftover chicken.

Chicken Pesto Quesadillas

Yield: 4 quesadillas

2 chicken breasts
salt and pepper
olive oil
4 burrito size tortillas
~ 1/2 C pesto
~1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese or Monterrey Jack blend
butter or margarine


Cut the chicken breast into small pieces - about 1/2" or so since you won't want them to be too chunky in the quesadilla. Cook the chicken on the stove in a small amount of olive oil.

Spread an even amount of pesto on one half of each of the tortillas as seen below. Use more or less pesto depending on your love of pesto :)Divide the chicken evenly between the four tortillas, placing on top of the pesto. Top with cheese, a little or a lot, it's really up to you.

Fold the tortilla in half and butter the top. Place the buttered top onto a warm griddle or warm skillet to brown. While the butter side is down, butter the other side in preparation for flipping. Cook on one side between 3-5 (probably closer to five) minutes or until golden brown. Flip the tortillas over and continue cooking until the second side is brown.

Cut quesadilla into four triangles. Serve with sour cream.


What's the flavor you like to incorporate into everything?