Low-Effort Chicken Quesadillas

40 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Open the cabinet and gather ingredients like boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Rotel, Mexican seasoning packets, and Zydeco Chop Chop.
  2. 2Open the cabinet and gather ingredients like boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Rotel, Mexican seasoning packets, and Zydeco Chop Chop.
  3. 3Open the cabinet and gather ingredients like boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Rotel, Mexican seasoning packets, and Zydeco Chop Chop.
  4. 4Pour oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  5. 5Pour oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  6. 6Pour oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  7. 7Layer the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot.
  8. 8Layer the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot.
  9. 9Layer the chicken thighs in the Instant Pot.
  10. 10Mix the seasoning packets with water to create a liquid mixture.
  11. 11Mix the seasoning packets with water to create a liquid mixture.
  12. 12Mix the seasoning packets with water to create a liquid mixture.
  13. 13Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
  14. 14Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
  15. 15Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken.
  16. 16Add Zydeco Chop Chop over the chicken.
  17. 17Add Zydeco Chop Chop over the chicken.
  18. 18Add Zydeco Chop Chop over the chicken.
  19. 19Add half a can of Rotel.
  20. 20Add half a can of Rotel.
  21. 21Add half a can of Rotel.
  22. 22Layer more chicken thighs on top.
  23. 23Layer more chicken thighs on top.
  24. 24Layer more chicken thighs on top.
  25. 25Add the remaining Rotel and more Zydeco Chop Chop.
  26. 26Add the remaining Rotel and more Zydeco Chop Chop.
  27. 27Add the remaining Rotel and more Zydeco Chop Chop.
  28. 28Close the Instant Pot lid.
  29. 29Close the Instant Pot lid.
  30. 30Close the Instant Pot lid.
  31. 31Set the Instant Pot to cook for 40 minutes.
  32. 32Set the Instant Pot to cook for 40 minutes.
  33. 33Set the Instant Pot to cook for 40 minutes.
  34. 34After cooking, open the Instant Pot.
  35. 35After cooking, open the Instant Pot.
  36. 36After cooking, open the Instant Pot.
  37. 37Shred the cooked chicken with tongs.
  38. 38Shred the cooked chicken with tongs.
  39. 39Shred the cooked chicken with tongs.
  40. 40Transfer the shredded chicken to a storage container.
  41. 41Transfer the shredded chicken to a storage container.
  42. 42Transfer the shredded chicken to a storage container.
  43. 43Reserve the cooking broth for future use.
  44. 44Reserve the cooking broth for future use.
  45. 45Reserve the cooking broth for future use.
  46. 46Prepare a frying pan by melting butter.
  47. 47Prepare a frying pan by melting butter.
  48. 48Prepare a frying pan by melting butter.
  49. 49Place a tortilla in the pan.
  50. 50Place a tortilla in the pan.
  51. 51Place a tortilla in the pan.
  52. 52Sprinkle cheese over the tortilla.
  53. 53Sprinkle cheese over the tortilla.
  54. 54Sprinkle cheese over the tortilla.
  55. 55Add the cooked chicken mixture.
  56. 56Add the cooked chicken mixture.
  57. 57Add the cooked chicken mixture.
  58. 58Add black beans and fresh red onion.
  59. 59Add black beans and fresh red onion.
  60. 60Add black beans and fresh red onion.
  61. 61Drizzle hot sauce and add sour cream.
  62. 62Drizzle hot sauce and add sour cream.
  63. 63Drizzle hot sauce and add sour cream.
  64. 64Fold the tortilla and cook until crispy.
  65. 65Fold the tortilla and cook until crispy.
  66. 66Fold the tortilla and cook until crispy.
  67. 67Serve the quesadilla.
  68. 68Serve the quesadilla.
  69. 69Serve the quesadilla.

Ingredients

  • boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilis)
  • 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilis)
  • 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilis)
  • Mexican seasoning packets
  • Mexican seasoning packets
  • Mexican seasoning packets
  • Zydeco Chop Chop (dehydrated onion, garlic, red and green bell pepper, celery, green onion tops, parsley flakes)
  • Zydeco Chop Chop (dehydrated onion, garlic, red and green bell pepper, celery, green onion tops, parsley flakes)
  • Zydeco Chop Chop (dehydrated onion, garlic, red and green bell pepper, celery, green onion tops, parsley flakes)
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • water
  • water
  • water
  • tortillas
  • tortillas
  • tortillas
  • cheese
  • cheese
  • cheese
  • black beans
  • black beans
  • black beans
  • fresh red onion
  • fresh red onion
  • fresh red onion
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce
  • hot sauce
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter

Equipment

Instant Potmeasuring cupspoontongsfood storage containerfrying panspatula

Tips

  • Zydeco Chop Chop adds a deep, long-cooked flavor to dishes and is convenient when fresh ingredients are not available.
  • The broth from cooking the chicken can be frozen and used for future soups.
  • Keep pantry staples like these ingredients on hand for quick and easy meals.