I’m sharing a secret with you guys!
The secret? My beloved and all time favorite Cilantro Cream Cheese Chicken Quesadillas recipe.
As painful as it is to share this recipe (Lol), a true foodie would never keep a recipe that changes the game all to themselves. And this my friends, is a true game changer!
I’ve always loved Mexican food. I think I can attribute that love to my dad who whenever we went out to eat as a family was always suggesting a Mexican restaurant. We didn’t make eating out a habit; so naturally I spent a lot of time in the kitchen trying to re-create and come up with my own recipes. I am so thankful that my mom allowed me to have free range in the kitchen whenever I got the urge to cook something; it really shaped how I cook today now that I’m an adult.
Anyway, I wish I could remember where I got the original idea for this recipe, but I can’t. 🙁 I do remember that in the 9th grade I was taking Spanish, and we had to cook a dish for International Day; so I googled a bunch of recipes until I decide on this one. The first time I made this it was a hit with my family, and then when I took it to school for International Day everyone could not stop eating and talking about them. Yes, they were and still are that good! I will even go as far as to say that they are addicting!
Over the years I’m sure my method of cooking these has changed, but for the most part the ingredients have stayed the same. The original recipe calls for heavy whipping cream when making the cilantro cream cheese sauce, but I replaced that with water. With the addition of cream cheese this recipe is already pretty indulgent so I nixed the whipping cream in order to cut the fat and maintain my girlish figure, haha.
The cilantro cream cheese sauce really is what makes these quesadillas so good. You’re taking a boring old quesadilla and giving it a burst of flavor and creaminess. It really brightens up the whole dish!
I cannot wait for you guys to try this! This recipe has been tried and tested by many (recently at a housewarming party) and the outcome remains the same; people love them! Be careful though, I promise there is no way you’re going to able to eat just one. Enjoy!
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Stephanie
August 4, 2015I’m not a huge cilantro fan, but I think the cream cheese would totally balance out the flavor. Will have to try these for my cilantro-loving Hubby! Thanks for sharing!
evseats
August 5, 2015Thanks for reading! The cream cheese does balance out the flavor so it’s not as prominent! I’m sure your cilantro-loving hubby would love them though! lol
momwithf
August 4, 2015It looks delicious. My children would love it.
evseats
August 4, 2015Thanks! Yes, kids especially love this recipe. It’s a good way to get them to try cilantro if they’ve never had it before.
Sherri
August 4, 2015In two weeks, I’m making tacos for a big crowd. I’m going to add these to the menu!
Literary Sherri
evseats
August 4, 2015I love making these for a big crowd. It’s pretty simple to make so you’re not killing yourself in the kitchen! Thanks for reading! Let me know how you and the crowd like them when you make them (:
Leslie Wilkie
August 4, 2015Ooohhh, these look delish! Thanks for sharing. I’ll be making them soon!
evseats
August 4, 2015Thanks for reading Leslie! Let me know how they turn out 🙂
yannivlovely
August 5, 2015Yumm!! Will definitely try this for our “Taco Tuesday” next week lol! Thanks for sharing. You did great. Love your voice :-)!!
evseats
August 5, 2015Lol! Thanks Iyanna! You know I still haven’t had a Taco Tuesday, and I’m in the land of tacos. haha
The hungry homemaker
August 5, 2015These look soooo good! My son loves quesadillas, this would be a good recipe to try to change things up a bit from our usual! Thanks for sharing!!
evseats
August 5, 2015Thanks so much for reading! I hope you guys enjoy them (:
Ilona's Passion
August 5, 2015Looks delicious! I love cilantro. Great combo with a cream cheese:)
evseats
August 5, 2015Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs. Who would’ve known that it would go so well with cream cheese?! Thanks for reading! (:
sweetteaandhydrangeas
August 5, 2015These look extremely good!! I am going to have to make these soon. Thank You for sharing!
Andele
August 5, 2015Mouth watering!!! Need these now, haha! These look and sound AmAzing! Mexican food is a favorite in my house:-) Will definitely give these a try! Thanks for sharing:-) I’ll be sure to come back for more recipes too!
evseats
August 5, 2015Lol! Thanks for reading Andele! Let me know how they turn out if you make them! 🙂
GirlUnspotted
August 6, 2015Drooling! Might have to make this asap. Cream cheese, tortilla, cilantro… What’s not to love?! Thanks for this recipe!
http://www.girlunspotted.com
Brooke @ Silver Lining
September 28, 2015My favorite restaurant makes a version of these that are soooooo good! Now that I moved to a different city and don’t have that restaurant, I’ll have to make these. Thanks!
evseats
October 1, 2015Thanks Brooke! Sometimes food just tastes better when you make it at home! 🙂
Anya YaYa Reed
September 28, 2015You always have some really good recipes and the pictures are such a tease because I wish I could have a bite right now
evseats
October 1, 2015Thanks so much Anya! I’m glad you like my recipes!! 🙂 I’ll be sure to keep them coming!
McKaye Bellamy
September 28, 2015This screamed my name! How tasty! I’ll have to give them a try this week.
evseats
October 1, 2015Thanks McKaye! Let me know how you like them if you make it 🙂
Chloe H
September 28, 2015Looks so good + simple for weeknights! Thanks for sharing.
evseats
October 1, 2015Thanks Chloe! 🙂
Ludmilla @BrazilianFlairintheUSABlog
September 28, 2015Looks so good!! Just give me a spicy margarita, por favor!! Yummy!
evseats
October 1, 2015haha yesss! A spicy margarita would go GREAT with these!!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health
September 29, 2015this is my go to recipe for most dinners!!!
evseats
October 1, 2015Thanks Dixya! That’s one of the reasons I love this recipe so much!