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Chipotle Chicken, Apricot and Brie Quesadillas

[heart_this] · Aug 13, 2009 · 55 Comments

Chipotle Chicken, Apricot and Brie Quesadillas

After a long break from Texmex/Mexican cuisine I was back into the zone and craving more. I also wanted to use some fresh local ingredients and I remembered seeing a chicken, apricot and brie panini on good Life {eats} which sounded like a good combo. I immediately thought about doing a quesadilla version but I knew that I would need some heat so I added some chopped chipotles in adobo sauce. I followed that with some cilantro, and green onions and I was just about done. For the apricots, I decided to grill them first and I thought that since brie goes well with jams that a bit of apricot preserves would both enhance the apricot flavour and add a nice touch of contrasting and balancing sweetness. I like to cook my quesadillas stove top in a pan as I am always able to get them nice and golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside and ooey gooey and melted and good on the inside and this time was no different. The chipotle chicken, apricot and brie quesadillas turned out really well! I liked the combination of the spicy chipotle chicken along with the apricots and the melted cheese all wrapped in crispy tortillas. The touch of sweetness from the apricot preserves worked just as well in these quesadillas as they do in grilled cheese sandwiches and I am going to enjoy experimenting some more with the new combo.

Chipotle Chicken, Apricot and Brie Quesadillas

Chipotle Chicken, Apricot and Brie Quesadillas

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 1
ingredients
  • 1/4 cup chicken (cooked and shredded)
  • 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
  • 1 chipotle in adobo sauce (chopped)
  • 1 green onion (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
  • a touch of butter
  • 2 large tortillas
  • 1 apricot (sliced in half, stoned, grilled and thinly sliced)
  • 4 ounces brie (thinly sliced)
directions
  1. Mix the chicken, apricot preserves, chipotle in adobo sauce, green onion, cilantro in a large bowl.
  2. Melt the butter in a large pan.
  3. Place a tortilla into the pan and swirl it around in the butter and set aside.
  4. Repeat for the other tortilla and leave it in the pan.
  5. Spread the chicken mixture, apricot and brie on the tortilla and top with the other tortilla.
  6. Cook until the quesadilla is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
Tip: Place a plate onto the quesadilla and flipped it from the pan to the plate and then slide it back into the pan to flip the quesadilla.
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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    August 14, 2009 at 12:39 am

    What an interesting combination! Looks good as usual!

    Reply
  2. KennyT says

    August 14, 2009 at 12:48 am

    Love the combo!

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  3. Maya says

    August 14, 2009 at 12:49 am

    looks amazing..love the flavor profiles of apricot and brie together, genus!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    August 14, 2009 at 12:49 am

    OMG ! I had to avert my eyes to prevent myself from gaining weight just looking at those ooey gooey brie filled yummies.

    Reply
  5. sweetbird says

    August 14, 2009 at 12:52 am

    This is quite the flavor combination – it looks good!

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  6. Amanda says

    August 14, 2009 at 12:54 am

    Wow Kevin, those look absolutely fabulous!

    Reply
  7. Danielle says

    August 14, 2009 at 12:56 am

    Oh wow! Those are unbelievable!!!! AMAZING!!!!

    Reply
  8. Hannah says

    August 14, 2009 at 1:05 am

    Oh my gosh those look fantastic! I'll definitely be trying this soon.

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  9. Katrina says

    August 14, 2009 at 1:29 am

    That sounds delicious, Kevin!

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  10. The Apple Hill Adventurer says

    August 14, 2009 at 1:37 am

    oh my god. you have no idea how much i wish i was having this for dinner tonight!!! the combo sounds so delicious! you are a master

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  11. elizabeth says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:02 am

    Yum! This looks delicious! I would never have thought of such a strange combo, yay for strange combos!

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  12. Jenn says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:14 am

    WOW!! That's one really stuffed quessdilla. I love the addition of the apricots. Interesting flavors you got going on here. Now pass me some!

    Reply
  13. giz says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:43 am

    This is so taking quesadillas to a whole other level. Pretty inventive.

    Reply
  14. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    August 14, 2009 at 3:35 am

    A striking combo! Really scrumptious looking!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  15. tracieMoo says

    August 14, 2009 at 5:02 am

    I've never thought of apricots and chicken.. I think it would taste pretty good!

    And very good presentation you've got there =)

    Reply
  16. Nina Timm says

    August 14, 2009 at 6:36 am

    This is fusion food for you!!! I like any fruit with cheese so this combo totally works for me!!!

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:00 am

    hello… hapi blogging… have a nice day! just visiting here….

    Reply
  18. Unbelieveable Stuff says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:05 am

    hello… hapi blogging… have a nice day!

    Reply
  19. Anncoo says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:51 am

    I remember I have something like this…chicken thigh meat wrap with apricot and some spices. Then pan fry and grill.

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  20. diva says

    August 14, 2009 at 8:14 am

    mm mmmm.these look well good! apricot and brie go well together.

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  21. Elizabeth says

    August 14, 2009 at 10:45 am

    Kevin…I'm with everyone else, what a great flavor combo. I am going to try this one! thx.

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  22. Debbie says

    August 14, 2009 at 10:46 am

    I don't know how you come up with so many great recipes, but you do! Looks wonderful!

    Reply
  23. Joanne says

    August 14, 2009 at 11:23 am

    You have such a way with creating delicious sandwich combinations. I am mesmerized.

    Reply
  24. Deeba @Passionate About Baking says

    August 14, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    Absolute genius Kevin.How did you manage to get all my faves together in one wrap? WOW!!

    Reply
  25. Anh says

    August 14, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    WOw. This looks amazing!

    Reply
  26. Cookin' Canuck says

    August 14, 2009 at 1:26 pm

    Brie, grilled apricots, and chipotle peppers? You have my attention. That sounds like a savory combination from the gods.

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  27. ♥peachkins♥ says

    August 14, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    mouthwatering shot! This is one quesadilla that's bursting with different falvors!

    Reply
  28. [email protected] says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    Mmm, brie + apricots are a fav, and I love chicken + peaches. All together = genius flavor combination! Lovely photo as well 🙂

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  29. Tracy says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Oh, wow. Those look amazing!!

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  30. Pam says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    Kevin…WOW!

    I will be making these and btw, great blog!

    Thanks!

    http://www.alovefornewrecipes.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. Colleen says

    August 14, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Wow, great flavors going on here!

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  32. Soma says

    August 14, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    Awesome!! Brie & all spiced up!

    Reply
  33. Dawn says

    August 14, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    apricot & brie, Kevin you are a genius. Seriously dude.

    Reply
  34. Katie @ goodLife {eats} says

    August 14, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    That sounds fantastic! Love the picture too. 🙂

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  35. Pam says

    August 14, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    I love that you added apricot to this quesadilla, I am sure it was delicious.

    Reply
  36. ttfn300 says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    that sounds absolutely divine!

    Reply
  37. The Duo Dishes says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    The apricots are a nice touch. Totally unexpected.

    Reply
  38. Katerina says

    August 14, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    I love the combination of sweet and spicy. Yum!

    Reply
  39. Lynda says

    August 14, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    Love the sound of this combo; different and delicious looking!

    Reply
  40. the southern hostess says

    August 14, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Wow! What a flavor combination. Sounds yummy!

    Reply
  41. Spryte says

    August 15, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Mmmm…. those flavors sound amazing together!

    Reply
  42. bobby says

    August 15, 2009 at 12:43 am

    wow, great combination Kevin. This is my type of food, I love quesadillas, so many possibilities. Fantastic photo as well.

    Reply
  43. Pam says

    August 15, 2009 at 1:24 am

    I see you like your quesadillas like I do – really thick and full of good stuff.

    Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    August 15, 2009 at 2:02 am

    My wife and I just finished eating your quesadillas. We made them with leftover duck instead of chicken. Very good.

    Reply
  45. Anonymous says

    August 15, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    This combination is amazing. And brie is my favorite cheese! Can't wait to try it out!

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  46. meeso says

    August 15, 2009 at 2:57 pm

    You make some of the best quesadillas!

    Reply
  47. Kerstin says

    August 15, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    They look absolutely amazing! I love the chipotle you added and the quesadillas are the perfect golden brown!

    Reply
  48. ejm says

    August 16, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    This sounds fantastic. Now, if only I could find some apricots that actually smell like apricots.

    -Elizabeth

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  49. Emily says

    August 16, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    Kevin – I'm a new reader to your blog by way of Jenn at The Whole Kitchen blog. I love your site and want to try so many recipes. I made the quesadillas last night for dinner and they were delicious – great combo of flavors. I used prosciutto instead of chicken as I had it on hand, but I'll definitely be reading on a regular basis and trying your recipes.

    Reply
  50. alice says

    August 17, 2009 at 4:46 am

    Kevin, these look amazing. Can't wait to make them as soon as I buy apricots!

    Reply
  51. Cara says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    Tthis is a great combination.

    Reply
  52. Miss Becky says

    August 21, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    i made these last night and this recipe is a keeper. absolutely deeeeevine.

    Reply
  53. TKTC says

    August 28, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    Finally made these last night after bookmarking them. Fantastic. Seriously they turned out as tasty as they were pretty on the plate- Thank you!

    Reply
  54. Michelle from Taste As You Go says

    September 12, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    Just when I thought I was over my craving for quesadillas, I come across this recipe! The flavor combination of chicken and apricot and brie sounds so amazing!

    Can't wait to try this one out. Thanks for sharing, Kevin!

    Reply
  55. Nora Crane says

    July 11, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    This has been a consistent go-to recipe when I’m out of ideas for dinner. Years later it’s still a hit.

    Reply

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