Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas with Carrot and Mango Slaw
Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas with Carrot and Mango Slaw is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 425°F.
Stir cumin, 3 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
Add chicken and mushrooms and toss to coat.
Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 15–17 minutes.
Meanwhile, juice limes to yield 6 Tbsp. juice.
Blend yogurt, 3 Tbsp. lime juice, and 3 Tbsp. cilantro in a blender until smooth.
Shave carrots with a vegetable peeler lengthwise into ribbons (or use the large holes of a box grater).
Whisk 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining 3 Tbsp. lime juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
Add carrots and mango; toss gently to coat.
Remove baking sheet from oven, arrange spinach over chicken, and continue to roast until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a cutting board, leaving spinach on sheet, and thinly slice.
Arrange tortillas on a work surface.
Dividing evenly, layer cheese, chicken, mushrooms, and spinach on one side of each tortilla.
Fold tortillas in half to create half-moons.
Heat 1 1/2 tsp. oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-low until hot.
Cook 2 quesadillas, turning once, until cheese is melted and tortillas are browned, 1–2 minutes per side.
Transfer quesadillas to serving plates, then cook remaining quesadillas with remaining 1 1/2 tsp. oil.
Sprinkle quesadillas with cilantro leaves and serve with yogurt sauce and carrot-mango slaw alongside.
Chicken and mushrooms can be cooked and yogurt sauce can be made 4 days ahead; cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.