Roasted Poblano Cheese Crust Quesadilla

Cheese crust taco.

2 servings
30 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Filling components

  • chicken, shredded
    140 g
  • Mexican manchego, shredded
    140 g
  • Poblano peppers
    2-3
  • Hot Sauce
    a spoonful

For serving

  • Tortillas
    2-4
  • Pickled onions
    to taste
  • Sour Cream
    to taste

Method

Step 1: Roast & prep the poblanos

Set the oven to .

Lay out the peppers on a sheet try and drizzle with oil. Throw them in the oven and roast them for 2-5 minutes or until they are nicely .

Place the peppers in a container with a lid and allow them to a bit so that they soften. Once they are cooled, peel off the skin of the peppers and discard the stem.

Step 2: Combine the chicken & peppers

Roughly chop the poblano. Toss the poblano, hot sauce, and chicken in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Heat up the mixture in the microwave until warmed through.

Step 3: Melt the cheese

Set a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a handful of cheese to the skillet and let it melt down completely. The cheese should roughly be the same size as the tortilla. Keep an eye on the cheese so it doesn’t burn, but does crisp up. Add the chicken & poblano mixture to one side of the cheese and fold the cheese over the chicken. Add to a warmed tortilla. Repeat these steps with the remaining chicken & cheese.

Step 4: Garnish & serve

Garnish with pickled onions and sour cream to taste and enjoy.

“This cheese crust taco (known as a costra taco) is filled with chicken and roasted poblanos. You can customize these tacos with whatever protein or vegetables you prefer.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

Watch & Cook

Nutritional Information

PER TACO
Calories354
27g
17g
22g

FAQ

What kind of cheese is best?

You will want a nice melting cheese here. If you have access to Mexican manchego use that, but Monterrey Jack works great too.

What if I don’t have a non-stick pan?

If you don’t have a non-stick, try using a carbon steel pan. The cheese might really stick to your pan if you don’y use one of these options.