An Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla has so many of my favorite foods wrapped up in one bite; bacon, grilled chicken, cheese, and honey mustard! This just might become you new go-to quesadilla this summer! It’s quick and easy to make and you just can’t go wrong with melted cheese and bacon!
Hi everyone! I first shared this recipe on over at Andi from Weary Chef’s blog! I’m so excited to share this super quick and easy recipe with you today!
Have you guys ever ordered Alice Springs Chicken from the Outback? I think it’s my favorite item on their menu. You just can’t go wrong with grilled chicken that’s loaded with bacon, cheese, and honey mustard dressing. Trust me…if you love all of those things you are going to love this quesadilla just as much! This is the easiest thing in the world to make…which is a lifesaver for busy families!
Whenever I grill chicken I always make sure to grill a few extra pieces. It’s one of my favorite tricks for simplifying meals, especially in the summer. If you have grilled chicken sitting in the fridge you already have a head start on turning a salad into a main dish, making a quick and easy pizza, whipping up chicken tacos, or you could just eat it plain. The options are limitless but be sure to add Alice Springs Chicken Quesasdillas to your list of recipes for using leftover grilled chicken!
Let me show you easy it is to make an Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla!
So first of all, you need a grilled chicken breast and I hope you already have one hanging out in the fridge! You also need a little fried and diced bacon. I use the same make extra trick everytime I make bacon. Let’s face it having extra bacon in the fridge is always a good thing!
- Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add a little, or a lot if you want, of butter.
- Set one tortilla in the skillet.
- Sprinkle cheese over tortilla.
- Set sliced grilled chicken over cheese.
- Sprinkle diced bacon over chicken.
- Drizzle with honey mustard dressing, use as much as you’d like. I use about 2 Tablespoons.
- Add more grated cheese.
- Top with second tortilla shell.
- As soon as bottom tortilla is golden brown flip quesadilla.
- Wait for the second tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted then remove from skillet.
Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla’s are perfect for summer lunches!
Cut into pieces. I can make about two Alice Springs Chicken Queasdillas with one chicken breast. Obviously it’s easy to make as many quesadillas as you want repeating the same steps.
Serve with additional honey mustard dressing and a garnish of parsley if desired.
My family goes crazy over quesadillas! After a long school year of packing sandwiches in school lunches I just don’t feel right about giving them sandwiches during the summer.
Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla printable recipe!
A mom still needs a few super quick and easy lunch recipes that the kids will gobble right up! That’s why quesadillas have become a staple around here. Check out my Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas, and Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas! I think you will like them!
Alice Springs Chicken Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas
- 1 T. butter
- 1 chicken breast grilled and sliced
- 2 slices of bacon cooked and diced
- 1 c. shredded cheese you are welcome to use more if you would like (Colby jack, cheddar, or pepper jack are all great choices)
- 2-4 T. honey mustard dressing
- Parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add a little, or a lot if you want, of butter.
- Set one tortilla in the skillet.
- Sprinkle cheese over tortilla.
- Set sliced grilled chicken over cheese.
- Sprinkle diced bacon over cheese.
- Drizzle with honey mustard dressing, use as much as you’d like. I use about 2 Tablespoons.
- Add more grated cheese.
- Top with second tortilla shell.
- As soon as bottom tortilla is golden brown flip quesadilla.
- Wait for the second tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted then remove from skillet.
- Cut into pieces. Serve with additional honey mustard dressing and a garnish of parsley if desired.
Krista says
This is a great lunch idea for my house! Thank you!
Amy Engberson says
I’m always on the look out for fast and easy lunch ideas! This one meets all the criteria!
Michelle Goth says
when you added bacon, I was sold. These look fab!
Amy Engberson says
We could be soul sisters! Bacon for the win!
Kathy McIntyre says
These look delicious and I love the ease of it! Thanks for another great recipe that’s quick, easy and delicious!
Amy Engberson says
Thanks for stopping by Kathy! Aren’t easy lunches the best? Especially when they include bacon and cheese!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
One of my favorite things to order! It is just the perfect combination of flavors. I can’t wait to make it at home !
Amy Engberson says
They are such a fun way to use up leftovers! Lunch doesn’t get any easier than this!
Amanda | The Chunky Chef says
Oh wow! I’m a sucker for a great quesadilla, and these look fantastic!!
Amy Engberson says
You can’t go wrong with bacon and gooey cheese right?
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
This quesadilla looks absolutely dreamy. YUM.
Amy Engberson says
Thanks! my family goes crazy over quesadillas and I love all the fun varieties!
Erin Dee says
Oh yes, I love Alice Springs Chicken from the Outback too! Putting those flavors in these quesadillas is such a great idea for a quick and easy lunch! I’m sure this will be on repeat in our house!
Amy Engberson says
If you love Alice Springs Chicken you are going to love this as well! And yes, fast and easy lunches are the best!