Savor the deliciousness of these cheesy chicken quesadillas, a perfect blend of melty cheese, juicy marinated chicken, and a touch of spice. Bring the taste of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table tonight!
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, cayenne pepper, parsley, lime juice, and olive oil.
Pour the marinade over chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove chicken from the pan and chop into small pieces.
Quesadilla:
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
Place a tortilla in the pan on top of the melted butter and sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese evenly over the entire tortilla.
Add 1/2 cup of cooked and shredded chicken on top of one half of the cheese and spread 1 tablespoon of salsa on the other half.
Allow the cheese to melt for about 3-4 minutes, then fold the tortilla in half.
Cook for another minute, then flip the quesadilla to ensure the other side browns to your liking and the cheese melts thoroughly.
Repeat steps 2a-2e with the remaining tortillas and ingredients, adding more butter as needed.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and cut into wedges.
Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and additional salsa on the side.