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
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
- Mix the chicken, apricot preserves, chipotle in adobo sauce, green onion, cilantro in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large pan.
- Place a tortilla into the pan and swirl it around in the butter and set aside.
- Repeat for the other tortilla and leave it in the pan.
- Spread the chicken mixture, apricot and brie on the tortilla and top with the other tortilla.
- Cook until the quesadilla is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.
What an interesting combination! Looks good as usual!
Love the combo!
looks amazing..love the flavor profiles of apricot and brie together, genus!
OMG ! I had to avert my eyes to prevent myself from gaining weight just looking at those ooey gooey brie filled yummies.
This is quite the flavor combination – it looks good!
Wow Kevin, those look absolutely fabulous!
Oh wow! Those are unbelievable!!!! AMAZING!!!!
Oh my gosh those look fantastic! I'll definitely be trying this soon.
That sounds delicious, Kevin!
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
Yum! This looks delicious! I would never have thought of such a strange combo, yay for strange combos!
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!
This is so taking quesadillas to a whole other level. Pretty inventive.
A striking combo! Really scrumptious looking!
Cheers,
Rosa
I've never thought of apricots and chicken.. I think it would taste pretty good!
And very good presentation you've got there =)
This is fusion food for you!!! I like any fruit with cheese so this combo totally works for me!!!
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I remember I have something like this…chicken thigh meat wrap with apricot and some spices. Then pan fry and grill.
mm mmmm.these look well good! apricot and brie go well together.
Kevin…I'm with everyone else, what a great flavor combo. I am going to try this one! thx.
I don't know how you come up with so many great recipes, but you do! Looks wonderful!
You have such a way with creating delicious sandwich combinations. I am mesmerized.
Absolute genius Kevin.How did you manage to get all my faves together in one wrap? WOW!!
WOw. This looks amazing!
Brie, grilled apricots, and chipotle peppers? You have my attention. That sounds like a savory combination from the gods.
mouthwatering shot! This is one quesadilla that's bursting with different falvors!
Mmm, brie + apricots are a fav, and I love chicken + peaches. All together = genius flavor combination! Lovely photo as well 🙂
Oh, wow. Those look amazing!!
Kevin…WOW!
I will be making these and btw, great blog!
Thanks!
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Wow, great flavors going on here!
Awesome!! Brie & all spiced up!
apricot & brie, Kevin you are a genius. Seriously dude.
That sounds fantastic! Love the picture too. 🙂
I love that you added apricot to this quesadilla, I am sure it was delicious.
that sounds absolutely divine!
The apricots are a nice touch. Totally unexpected.
I love the combination of sweet and spicy. Yum!
Love the sound of this combo; different and delicious looking!
Wow! What a flavor combination. Sounds yummy!
Mmmm…. those flavors sound amazing together!
wow, great combination Kevin. This is my type of food, I love quesadillas, so many possibilities. Fantastic photo as well.
I see you like your quesadillas like I do – really thick and full of good stuff.
My wife and I just finished eating your quesadillas. We made them with leftover duck instead of chicken. Very good.
This combination is amazing. And brie is my favorite cheese! Can't wait to try it out!
You make some of the best quesadillas!
They look absolutely amazing! I love the chipotle you added and the quesadillas are the perfect golden brown!
This sounds fantastic. Now, if only I could find some apricots that actually smell like apricots.
-Elizabeth
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.
Kevin, these look amazing. Can't wait to make them as soon as I buy apricots!
Tthis is a great combination.
i made these last night and this recipe is a keeper. absolutely deeeeevine.
Finally made these last night after bookmarking them. Fantastic. Seriously they turned out as tasty as they were pretty on the plate- Thank you!
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!
This has been a consistent go-to recipe when I’m out of ideas for dinner. Years later it’s still a hit.