Easy Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas cooked in a waffle iron?? In 15 minutes flat?? Heck yeah!!
You guys!! This recipe for Easy Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas Cooked In A Waffle Iron is one of those recipes that I am crazy excited to share!
To me, there is nothing more fun than making something delicious THAT is SO crazy-easy to make that in my opinion, anyone can make it!
Making quesadillas in your waffle maker?? Yes, it is easy and bonus...no flipping!!
Gotta love that!
So the other day I saw somewhere (for the life of me not sure where) ideas on how to use waffle irons for things besides waffles...and all I remember is the quesadilla one.
Right away I said to my 13-year-old son (who just had his first quesadilla a couple of weeks ago) Hey... let's try "this" and told him about it.
So the next day that is just what we did! Connor was a champ chopping, and cooking the
peppers and onions, Both he and my husband were over the moon for the Waffle Iron Chicken Quesadillas. Connor said they were way better than the one he had out at a restaurant the other prior week.
peppers and onions, Both he and my husband were over the moon for the Waffle Iron Chicken Quesadillas. Connor said they were way better than the one he had out at a restaurant the other prior week.
Why not add these Easy Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas to your meal plan?? Take a look at just how easy they are to make:
Making quesadilla's in a waffle maker = Great Idea! You may also enjoy my Beef (to die for!) or White Chicken Enchiladas!
Enjoy!
Easy Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas Cooked In A Waffle Iron
Ingredients
- 1 small rotisserie chicken
- 1 green pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 medium Vidalia onion chopped
- 2 TBS grapeseed or olive oil divided
- Salt & pepper
- 12 - 6- inch diameter flour tortillas
- 8 oz package of shredded Mexican cheese
- Salsa
Instructions
- Pull apart your chicken, getting all of the meat off of it. Lightly shred it with your fingers. Season it and set it aside.
- Saute the peppers and onions in 1 TBS oil for 4 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat your waffle iron.
- Meanwhile, lightly coat one side of each tortilla with oil and season with salt & pepper. Once iron is ready, lay one tortilla oil side down on the griddle then spoon on some peppers & onions, then add the chicken, then add about ¼-1/3 cup of cheese. Top with another tortilla (oil side up and gently close the waffle iron putting more and more pressure in it. Hold for 30 seconds.
- Allow it to continue cooking other 2-3 minutes or so, putting pressure on it every now and again. Once the tortilla looks done to your liking (with some brown spots, remove it with a small spatula and place it on a plate for a minute.
- Use a sharp knife to cut it into 4 triangles right along the waffle marks.
- Serve with salsa and repeat until full.
Notes
For me, 1 large green pepper, 1 medium Vidalia onion, 1 8 oz bag of shredded cheese and 1 rotisserie chicken make 6 - 6-inch quesadillas.
I used a circular, non-stick "Belgian-style waffle iron for these.
Don't worry if any cheese oozes out...as soon as the waffle iron cooks it, it comes right off, crispy. Just flick it with a fork.
I used a circular, non-stick "Belgian-style waffle iron for these.
Don't worry if any cheese oozes out...as soon as the waffle iron cooks it, it comes right off, crispy. Just flick it with a fork.
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Enjoy!!
Noelle says
Oh my goodness. YES! I do have a waffle iron and I will have to make these especially since I have been craving quesadillas! NOM!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
What a great idea! I hate buying appliances for just one use...this is genius!
Back for Seconds says
Now I am convinced I NEED a waffle iron. YUM!!!!
The Food Hunter says
This is such a cool idea...the kiddos will love it.
Erin Dee says
Those knives sound cool! And I love this idea. I wish I had a waffle iron but I'm kind of happy I don't because I'd eat nothing else! 😉
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says
Oh, what a fun idea! I am definitely pulling out my waffle maker. Love your quesadilla filling, too.
brenda@sugarfreemom says
Love how easy the knife set makes it for sharpening! Great idea for a yummy quesadilla!
Susan says
I never use my waffle iron, I hate cleaning it! Ha but perhaps this fun quesadilla would change my mind! Also I have the knife set too, it's awesome.
Cookin' Canuck says
What a fun idea! This is something that I definitely have to try with my kids.
plasterer bristol says
These sound so good, thanks for sharing this delicious looking recipe.
Simon
Matthew Young says
Brilliant! I'd walk past my waffle iron a thousand times and never have this idea!
Jodi Hazen says
I'm making them tonight! can't wait!
Colleen says
Enjoy!!