Chicken Quesadillas
The recipe Chicken Quesadillas can be made in around 30 minutes. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 495 calories, 25g of protein, and 31g of fat. For $1.16 per serving, this recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of Mexican food. 2896 people were impressed by this recipe. If you have salt, green onions, flour tortillas, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Plenty of people really liked this hor d'oeuvre. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 62%. Similar recipes are Quesadillas de Pollo (Chicken Quesadillas), Pineapple Dak Bulgogi Quesadillas (Korean Spicy Pineapple BBQ Chicken Quesadillas), and Chicken Quesadillas.
Servings: 6
Preparation duration: 20 minutes
Cooking duration: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, melted
Sour cream and guacamole
6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/3 cup sliced green onions
3/4 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2/3 cup salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Equipment:
frying pan
baking sheet
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions In a large skillet, combine the first six ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Brush one side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese. Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole. Yield: 6 servings. Originally published as Chicken Quesadillas in Taste of HomeAugust/September 1999, p9 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 477 calories, 26 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 901 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 31 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. In a large skillet, combine the first six ingredients. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
2. Brush one side of tortillas with butter; place buttered side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Spoon 1/3 cup chicken mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese.
3. Fold plain side of tortilla over cheese.
4. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
5. Cut into wedges; serve with sour cream and guacamole.
Nutrition Information:
covered percent of daily need
Related Videos:
Shredded Chicken Quesadillas - Cooked by Julie Episode 207
Chicken Bruschetta Quesadillas
How to Make Chicken Quesadillas
