Leftover Chicken? Make Chicken Quesadillas with Pita Bread 🍗

Turn your leftover chicken into a mouthwatering meal with our healthy twist on a classic favorite! Transforming ordinary pita bread into delicious Chicken Quesadillas is as easy as it is satisfying. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, including veggies and melted cheese, this recipe is perfect for a quick and nutritious lunch or dinner. Say goodbye to food waste and hello to a new family favorite! 🍗🧀

INGREDIENTS:
Rotisserie chicken
Pita Bread
Mayonnaise
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Mozzarella
Cheddar cheese
Parmigiano reggiano
1 Avocado
1 Roma tomato
1 cup of sliced mushrooms
Caramelized onions
Cilantro
Melted butter
Olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Sauté 1 cup of mushrooms until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes) on medium high heat; set aside
In the same frying pan reheat leftover caramelized onions, or sauté an onion until caramelized
Chop cilantro; set aside
Reheat leftover rotisserie chicken, or poach your own chicken breast
Cut ½ chipotle pepper in adobo sauce and finely chop; mix with the shredded chicken; set aside
Slice and chop a Roma tomato; set aside
Cube an avocado; set aside
Mix 2 tablespoons of mayo (or your favorite plain yogurt) with 1 tablespoon of chipotle sauce; set aside
Brush 1 pita bread with melted butter
Place pita bread on heated frying pan; top pita bread with cheddar cheese, mozzarella, shredded chicken, caramelized onions, mushrooms
Brush second piece of pita bread with melted butter
Place pita bread on top of fillings, then turn over
Cook both sides until golden brown (for about 2 minutes on each side)
Top quesadilla with chipotle mayo sauce, your favorite toppings, such as tomatoes and avocado, parmigiano reggiano, cilantro and drizzle with olive oil

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