Double-Decker Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas: Your New Weeknight Obsession

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   Prepare the Chipotle Ranch Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add milk or water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
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   Cook the Smoky Chicken Filling: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
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   Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add a splash more oil if needed. Sauté diced red onion for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in corn and rinsed black beans; cook for another 2-3 minutes to warm through. Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with vegetables and cilantro. Remove from heat.
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   Assemble the Quesadillas: Prepare your cooking surface. Melt 1 tbsp butter or oil in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Immediately sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla.
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   Layer the Filling: Once the cheese begins to melt, spoon about 1/2 of the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cheese, leaving a small border. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over the filling. Place a second tortilla on top of the filling, pressing gently.
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   Cook to Golden Perfection: Cook the stacked quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on the first side, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. Carefully flip the entire stack over and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side until golden and heated through.
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   Repeat and Serve: Remove the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Slice each stacked quesadilla into quarters or halves. Serve immediately, drizzling generously with the prepared chipotle ranch dressing and desired optional toppings.