Sincronizadas de Pollo y Jamón (Ham, Cheese and Chicken Tortilla Sandwiches)
Two crisp flour tortillas sealed around ham, melted cheese and shredded chicken, a Mexican snack that looks like a toastie.
Made with Flour tortillas and Shredded chicken (pollo deshebrado). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.45 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm the pollo deshebrado (see the base recipe) in a small pan with 2 tablespoons of water for 3 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
3 min - 2
Lay a flour tortilla (see the base recipe) on a board. Cover with a quarter of the cheese, a quarter of the ham and a quarter of the chicken, then top with a second tortilla.
- 3
Brush the pan with a little oil and heat to medium. Cook each sincronizada for 3 minutes on the first side, pressing down with a spatula, then flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp and the cheese oozes.
5 min 30 s - 4
Repeat for 4 sincronizadas, keeping the cooked ones warm in a low oven.
- 5
Cut into wedges and serve with avocado, tomato and lime wedges.
Tips
- Press down firmly with a spatula so the tortillas seal and brown evenly.
- A little cheese at the edges glues the tortillas together as it melts.
- Use a cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella or Oaxaca. Aged cheddar goes oily.
Storing and freezing
Eat straight away. Keep cooked ones for up to 2 days in the fridge and reheat in a dry pan until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
What is the difference between a quesadilla and a sincronizada?
A sincronizada is two tortillas stacked with ham and cheese, like a sandwich. A quesadilla is one tortilla folded over cheese.
Can I use corn tortillas?
Use wheat flour tortillas for a sincronizada since corn tortillas crack when stacked and pressed. Gluten free wraps also work.
Can I add salsa?
Serve with a spoonful of green or red salsa for dipping.
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EFNFBurritos de Frijoles y Queso (Refried Bean and Cheese Burritos)
EFNFVDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.