Chicken Quesadilla with Spiced Queso

With Tick Tick Boom Seasoning from Oak City Spice Blends

There’s a difference between a quesadilla you make because you’re tired…

…and one you make because you want something bold.

Most quesadillas are safe. Cheese. Tortilla. Maybe some chicken. Fold. Brown. Done.

But when you add real seasoning — layered seasoning — everything changes.

Tick Tick Boom doesn’t just bring heat. It brings structure. Depth. A slow-building warmth that hits the chicken first, then melts into the cheese, then lingers just long enough to make you reach for another bite.

And instead of opening a jar of processed cheese sauce, we’re making a real roux-based queso. Butter. Flour. Milk. Cheddar. Spice. Silky and rich with just enough kick to match the chicken.

This is comfort food — but with intention.

If you’ve only ever made the “cheese and fold” version, this is your upgrade.

Tick Tick Boom Chicken Quesadillas

Serves 4

Ingredients

For the Quesadillas

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

• 1 tablespoon Tick Tick Boom seasoning

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 4 large flour tortillas

• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar

• 2 tablespoons butter

Optional: salsa, sour cream, guacamole for serving

Instructions

1. Season the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shredded chicken and sprinkle with Tick Tick Boom seasoning.

Stir well and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through and fully coated in the spice. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Assemble the Quesadillas

Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and allow it to melt.

Place one tortilla into the pan.Sprinkle ½ cup cheese evenly over the surface.Add ¼ of the seasoned chicken.Top with another ¼ cup cheese.

Place a second tortilla on top and press gently.

Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp, and the cheese is fully melted.

Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Let rest 1 minute before slicing into wedges.

Spiced Queso

Because we don’t cut corners here.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar

• 1 teaspoon Tick Tick Boom seasoning

• 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)

• Salt to taste

Instructions

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.

Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3–4 minutes).

Add cheddar and Tick Tick Boom seasoning. Stir until fully melted and silky.

If using jalapeño, stir it in now. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

Serve warm alongside the quesadillas.

Why You Should Try This

Because weeknight food doesn’t have to be bland.

Because seasoning matters more than people think.

Because a quesadilla can be more than filler — it can be layered, balanced, and memorable.

Tick Tick Boom transforms simple ingredients into something bold without overwhelming them. The chicken stays juicy. The cheese stays rich. The heat builds gradually instead of blasting you on the first bite.

It’s indulgent — but it’s controlled indulgence.

And once you make your own queso from scratch, you won’t go back.

Make It Yours

• Swap chicken for steak or shrimp

• Add sautéed onions or roasted corn

• Brush tortillas lightly with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of Tick Tick Boom on the outside before cooking

• Use rotisserie chicken to save time

From the Spicekeeper’s Counter

Flavor isn’t about adding more. It’s about adding the right thing.

Tick Tick Boom was built to wake up everyday cooking — not to dominate it.

If you’ve been settling for safe, this is your invitation to cook louder.

Ready to Try It?

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Tick Tick Boom

$11.00

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