Chicken Tikka Masala Quesadilla: A Flavorful Twist on Comfort Food
Enjoy a delicious fusion of flavors with this Chicken Tikka Masala Quesadilla. It’s the perfect comfort food for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Mexican Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup tikka masala sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the tikka masala sauce until well coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half with cheese.
- Spread a portion of the chicken mixture over the cheese and top with cilantro.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with yogurt or a side salad for added freshness.
- Adjust the spice levels by adding more or less tikka masala sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Tikka Masala Quesadilla, comfort food, fusion recipe