Chicken Tikka Masala Quesadilla: A Flavorful Twist You’ll Love
A delicious and unique fusion dish that combines the classic flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala with the convenience of a quesadilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Mexican
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup tikka masala sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken and tikka masala sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Spoon half of the chicken mixture over the cheese and top with cilantro and jalapeños.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with yogurt or cooling sauce for extra flavor.
- Adjust spices to taste if you prefer it milder or spicier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Tikka Masala Quesadilla, fusion recipe, easy dinner